Auction introduction: Sotheby’s London’s Important Picasso Ceramics auction explores the artist’s productive years in the French Riviera with a survey of vibrant and whimsical clay creations he crafted in sunny Vallauris. Open for bidding online from 3–12 May, the sale includes an array of Picasso’s playful and practical editioned ceramics, as well as a selection of gold medallions and a shimmering silver plate. Highlights include a selection of ceramics from the esteemed Nina Miller Collection. From minimal vases to elaborate platters, the works on offer suit every collector.