#50 • Pablo Picasso "Don Quixote" Plate Bernardaud & Co

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The Pablo Picasso "Don Quixote" Limoges porcelain plate is a highly collectible vintage decorative piece featuring one of the artist's most recognized illustrations. The artwork itself was originally drawn by Picasso on August 10, 1955, to celebrate the 350th anniversary of Cervantes' novel, Don Quixote. Origins & Production• The Manufacturer: These fine porcelain plates were manufactured in Limoges, France, primarily by the prestigious porcelain house Bernardaud & Co. (Bernardaud et Cie). The Release: A prominent limited edition run was produced in 1964 for L'Art de la Paix. They were made under official license from the Picasso Foundation. Design Elements: The plate features a black silkscreen print of Picasso’s stark, geometric ink sketch of Don Quixote on his horse Rocinante alongside Sancho Panza on his donkey, beneath a blazing sun. Obverse Stamped Limoges, France, and has Picasso's signature. 9½" diameter. Good condition. No chips or cracks. jrb.