In April 2025, in the Belgian city of Antwerp, employees of the Kringwinkel consignment shop discovered a ceramic plate created by Pablo Picasso. This work of art was accidentally found among ordinary household items brought to the store. After an examination, it was confirmed that it was an authentic work by the great artist. The plate was sold at auction for 12,600 euros, and the buyer said he intended to donate it to a charity that supports children with autism.
Characteristics of the found plate:
- Author: Pablo Picasso.
- Date of creation: March 11, 1953.
- Material: White earthenware.
- Technique: Relief design using engobe, enamel and oxidized paraffin.
- Diameter about 30 cm.
- Image: Bullfight scene.
- Madoura Plein Feu.
- “Empreinte Originale de Picasso” on reverse side.
- Only 200 copies.
- Condition: Excellent, no visible damage.
- It is unknown who returned the item to the store.
Kringwinkel consignment shops are known for their unexpected finds. Earlier this year, an original print by James Ensor was discovered in one of the Antwerp shops and subsequently donated to the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp. These cases highlight the importance of care and the value of the items that can be found in such shops.
Pablo Picasso began working with ceramics in 1947, collaborating with the Madoura workshop in Villoris, France. Over the next few years, he created over 600 ceramic works, including plates, vases, and panels. The themes of his works often included elements of Spanish culture, such as bulls and bullfighting. These works are prized by collectors and museums around the world.
