Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

What are ceramics?

What are ceramics?

Ceramics is an art form that involves creating objects from clay. The clay is shaped, molded, and formed by hand or with specialized tools, then baked (or fired) in a high-temperature oven called a kiln. Decorative colors and special glazes can be applied to the surface, which are then fired again to finish the piece.

Lisa Yuskavage

Greengrapes, 2008 / 2020

Ceramics

Plate

GBP 2,400

Pablo Picasso

Angler, 1955

Ceramics

Clay

EUR 7,800

Sonia Delaunay

Signal, 1979

Ceramics

Porcelain

USD 2,000

Pablo Picasso

Visage de Face, 1960

Ceramics

Ceramic

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Guillaume Corneille

Plat, 1999

Ceramics

Plate

EUR 3,500

Pablo Picasso

Visage de Faune Tourmente, 1956

Ceramics

Plate

USD 18,000

Pablo Picasso

Visage No. 54, 1963

Ceramics

Plate

EUR 9,800

Pablo Picasso

Bulls, 1952

Ceramics

Plate

EUR 4,800

Invader

Mission Miami, 2012

Ceramics

Mosaic

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Roy Lichtenstein

Untitled Plate (Waterlily), 1990

Ceramics

Plate

USD 2,500

Invader

Invasion Tile Kit #18 L.A, 2018

Ceramics

Ceramic

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Pablo Picasso

Sujet poule (A.R. 250), 1954

Ceramics

Ceramic

EUR 9,600

Pablo Picasso

Deux oiseaux no. 95 (A.R. 487), 1963

Ceramics

Plate

EUR 9,600

Pablo Picasso

Face No 0 Round Plate, 1963

Ceramics

Plate

USD 15,200

Pablo Picasso

Face with palm-leaves #366, 1956

Ceramics

Plate

USD 17,900

Pablo Picasso

Face With Circles R140, 1969

Ceramics

Ceramic

USD 15,500

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Marble

Marble is a rare and expensive metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized limestone. It has been used for centuries to create statues, decorative floors, and walls due to its translucency and durability. Marble is ideal for both free-standing statues and relief sculptures. When carving, the material is chiseled away in small increments to achieve the desired form.

Pen and ink

Pen and ink is a traditional drawing technique that involves using a dip pen with India ink on paper. The fine tip of the dip pen is ideal for creating varied lines and detailed shading. Some artists prefer using a fountain pen with an ink reservoir for greater convenience.

Maquette

A maquette is a small-scale model of a sculpture that serves as a preliminary version of the final piece. It allows the artist to experiment with ideas and make adjustments without the expense and effort of creating a full-sized sculpture.

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