Pablo Picasso 1952, Madoura Pottery Plate; "Oiseau a la Huppe" (Bird with Tuft), painted signature "Edition Picasso" and stamped under white glaze inside foot rim, one of an edition of 500, one of four bird ceramics for that year; with custom lucite stand. Diameter 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm.). Illustrated: Alain Ramie's Catalogue Raisonne of Pablo Picasso Ceramic Work as #173. Picasso's association with the Madoura Pottery extended from 1947 to 1971 and the first five years are considered to included some of his finest work.