Antiques Roadshow expert Will Farmer was left stunned after a guest brought in an unusual jug that was made by iconic Spanish artist Pablo Picasso
Sara Baalla Screen Time TV Reporter
21:54, 02 Nov 2025
An Antiques Roadshow guest was left speechless over a Pablo Picasso heirloom that was found in Scotland.
Tonight’s (November 2) episode of the beloved BBC show was filmed at the Hill of Tarvit Mansion and Gardens in Fife, Scotland, where locals turned up to have their treasures and artwork valued by specialists.
During the programme, ceramics specialist Will Farmer was presented with a remarkable jug crafted by legendary Spanish artist Pablo Picasso.
“Well, there are certain names within the firmament of art and design that will raise anyone’s pulse, and one of those has to be Pablo Picasso. And before us, we have a jug by Pablo Picasso,” Will began.
The guest disclosed that the jug had belonged to her parents, and she first discovered it whilst clearing their home following her father’s passing, reports the Express.
Will Farmer was presented with a jug by Pablo Picasso(Image: BBC)
“And actually, funnily enough, this had been a jug that I was scarcely aware of as being in their house. My mother was a keen art collector, but it didn’t have pride of place in the house at all,” she added.
Will then explained: “Where we have to head for is a place called Vallauris. And within that area, there were potters and workers, but of particular note, there was a firm called Madoura that was run by Georges and Suzanne Ramie.
“Let’s take ourselves back to 1946, when Picasso went to visit Madoura Pottery. And while he was there, Georges and Suzanne Ramie allowed him to make three pieces. And he was so transfixed by this medium that a formation of a new adventure began.”
The expert then disclosed that between 1947 and 1971, Picasso produced, with help from the Ramies and their skilled pottery team, more than 630 distinct designs.
“Now, amongst them, there are the unique pieces, but then he would also create editions,” Will continued.
The item was valued between £8,000 and £12,000(Image: BBC)
“And all of these editions have different ranges in numbers. The very small have a very short edition of only 50 pieces. Some go up to 500.”
He added: “This jug itself is called Chope Visage and was created in 1959 to an edition of 300. It’s wonderful.”
Following the discovery of several handwritten marks found beneath the jug, Will disclosed that the piece could command between £8,000 to £12,000 at auction.
“The fact that in just a few simple strokes, you can turn a very ordinary picture, a very ordinary jug, into something that has been touched and kissed by Picasso,” the amazed expert concluded.
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