CERAMICS at Jane Kahan Gallery

Edition Picasso ceramics - Madoura, Vallauris
The JANE KAHAN GALLERY deals in ceramics by modern master arists including Picasso, Chagall and Leger. We were one of the first galleries in America to specialize in the Picasso ceramic editions. We are known internationally as a source for Edition Picasso ceramics, especially the most difficult to find pieces such large vases and the rarest and most sought-after plates and pitchers. We also deal in Picasso’s unique pieces.

PICASSO CERAMICS

Picasso first visited the Madoura pottery in Vallauris in the South of France in 1946. He returned every year thereafter, making over 4,000 vases, plates, pitchers and other forms, hundreds of which were turned into edition pieces. Edition Picasso ceramics were made in multiples from 25 to 500. As they began to be collected prices rose. Today even the smallest Picasso edition ceramics command a premium and rare pieces can cost over $100,000 due to demand by museums and important collectors.

CERAMICS BY CHAGALL AND LEGER

Fernand Leger ceramic - unique, Biot Marc Chagall was another great artist who painted and sculpted on clay at the Madoura Pottery in Vallauris, France, in the 1950s. Because none of his work was made into editions, Chagall ceramics are extremely rare — limited to just a few hundred pieces throughout the world, most of which are in museums or belong to the Chagall family. Fernand Leger was also active in ceramics; a handful of his designs were made into editions to support the creation of the Leger Museum in Biot, France. Joan Miro, too, worked in ceramics.

The Jane Kahan Gallery maintains a large inventory of the top Picasso ceramics and, given our large database, are often able to locate specific ceramics for collectors and institutions. We also handle the rare Chagall and Leger unique ceramics, as well as Leger editions.

Buying art long distance — whether by mail, over the phone or through the Internet — is problematic. The Jane Kahan Gallery does not quote prices except to established clients, nor can we provide informal estimates of pieces that you may own (though we do perform Ceramics Appraisals for a fee). Our function is to help our clients acquire the works of art that best suit their tastes and pocketbooks.

That is why we seek a direct relationship that will better help us to understand your needs. Please give us a call to discuss your specific needs. If you plan to come to New York in the near future, we’d be happy to set up an appointment so that we can get to know one another. Or just drop by when you’re in the neighborhood. We look forward to hearing from you.