Roger Capron Ceramics
French, 1922-2006
Roger Capron is best known for his geometrically complex, vibrantly colored tile-topped coffee tables. These mid-century furnishings, with their comely palettes and playful arrangements of abstract forms or natural-world motifs, are approachable yet sophisticated. They draw on Scandinavian modernism and exemplify the Parisian ceramist’s belief in ensuring that things of beauty are easily and widely accessible, a principle espoused by French decorative artist and designer René Gabriel.
Capron graduated in 1943 from the School of Applied Arts in Paris. In a small atelier he later founded with Robert Picault and Jean Derval in Vallauris, Capron made alluring sculptures, table lamps and other objects and found inspiration in the work of Pablo Picasso, who had also opened an atelier in the region. He parted ways with his fellow ceramists in 1952 in order to open his own manufactory, Atelier Capron.
Initially staffed by a handful of workers, Atelier Capron captured international attention. His pieces were sold in stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Gimbels. Later, Capron’s wife, Jacotte, studied art and became a valued collaborator. Owing in part to her expertise in mixing pigments and glazes, Capron’s best-known ceramics feature dazzling colors and whimsical characters. Like Picasso, he experimented with many artistic styles and never settled on one technique for too long. His coffee tables, side tables and decorative objects are among the most enduring and coveted designs of the mid-century modern era.
While Capron’s factory had grown tenfold by 1980, it shut down a few years later after a slew of competitors began mass-producing cheaper imitations.
Capron won an award at the Milan Triennial in 1954 and International Grand Prize for Ceramics in 1970. His works have been displayed in the Musée National de la Céramique and the Musée Magnelli.
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Creator: Roger Capron
Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Whisky Decanter with Long Neck
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Ceramics
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Roger Capron - Vintage S-shaped Ceramic Serving Platter
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage S-shaped Ceramic Serving Platter by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables a...
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Large Ceramic Decorative Dish with Characters Signed by Roger Capron, 1955
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006)
- Roger Capron studied at Art appliqués of Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing in the same establishment from 1945. In 1946, he settled in Valla...
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1950s Vintage Roger Capron Ceramics
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Ceramic
Midcentury Roger Capron Ceramic Vide Poche
By Roger Capron
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Oval shaped vide poche with bent bamboo handle.
Decorated with a medieval style horse in colours.
Signed ” Capron – Vallauris G” to the undersi...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Ceramics
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Ceramic, Bamboo
Ceramic Coffee Table "Navette" by Roger Capron, Vallauris South of France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in leucate, FR
Ceramic coffee table "Navettes" by the French ceramist artist Roger Capron, based in Vallauris ( south of France ).
This table has the Navettes in red, orange, black and white in a ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Ceramics
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Large Ceramic Decorative Dish "Woman & Bird" Signed by Roger Capron, 1955
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006)
Roger Capron studied at Art appliqués of Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing in the same establishment from 1945. In 1946, he settled in Vallaur...
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1950s Vintage Roger Capron Ceramics
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Roger Capron, Vase Bouteille Modèle A3, Vallauris, 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in PARIS, FR
Vase bouteille " Eau de vie " en céramique émaillée de Roger Capron. De très belles nuances de bleu au sommet ainsi qu'à la base de la bouteille.
France - ...
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"Molaire" Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France, circa 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
"Molaire" vase by Roger Capron (1922-2006)
circa 1960
Invisibles restaurations.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Ceramics
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Roger Capron Painted Cup with Flower Motif
By Roger Capron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely ceramic hand painted cup with blue, green and white flower motif by Roger Capron from France, 1960's. Great desk accessory to hold pens. Signed on ...
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Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
Signed "Capron Vallauris B22".
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Roger Capron ceramic French pitcher pichet vallauris vase 60's - G653
By Roger Capron
Located in Lyon, FR
Large ceramic pitcher or vase by Roger Capron from the 60s. Enameling in shades of light gray and white. Sober and pure design decorated with a f...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Ceramics
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Large Roger Capron Decorative Vide Poche, Vallauris, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Roger Capron (1922-2006) decorative dish with bamboo handle
Signed Capron, Vallauris, 1950s.
Roger Capron was born in Vincennes, France on September 4, 1922. Interested in drawing, he studied Applied Arts in Paris from 1939 to 1943 and worked as an art teacher in 1945. He died on November 8, 2006 leaving behind a considerable body of work that is recognized worldwide.
In 1946, Roger Capron moved to Vallauris, where he founded a ceramics workshop known as 'l`Atelier Callis', contributing to the renaissance of ceramics in Vallauris.
In 1952, Roger Capron purchased an abandoned pottery in Vallauris and opened a small ceramics...
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Roger Capron "Bird" Ceramic Vase/Jug, Vallauris, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron "bird" ceramic vase/jug, Vallauris, France, 1960s.
Signed "Capron Vallauris".
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Roger Capron Pair of Small Ceramic Side Tables 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006)
Hexagonal tables , Tops in Ceramic tiles, decorated with small leaves
Original metal base
Manufactured, circa 1960
Measure: H 30 cm x D 40 cm.
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Ceramics
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Ceramic Vase "Bouquetière" with Flower Signed by Roger Capron Vallauris, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Vase "Bouquetière" to be fix to the wall, with stylised flower, signed Capron Vallauris on back 1950's.
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1950s Vintage Roger Capron Ceramics
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Ceramic Pitcher Vase "Cassis" Roger Capron from the 60's, G504
By Roger Capron
Located in Lyon, FR
High pitcher or ceramic vase of Roger Capron from the 60s from Vallauris. Enameling in shades of light gray, black, green. Nice geometric decoration on the vase. Very nice vintage co...
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Artist Roger Capron Ceramic Tile in the Style of a Prehistoric Fossil Fish
By Roger Capron
Located in St. Louis, MO
Roger Capron French (1922–2006) large ceramic tile evocative of a prehistoric fossil fish, executed in intricate, dimensional detail and finished in...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Ceramics
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Roger Capron Whisky Flask
By Roger Capron
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Roger Capron anthropomorphic shaped ceramic whisky bottle in pyjama stripes. Signed to the underside “Capron Vallauris 39A”
Vallauris France, circa 1950
Roger Capron was born in Vincennes, France on September 4, 1922. Interested in drawing, he studied Applied Arts in Paris from 1939 to 1943 and worked as an art teacher in 1945. In 1946, Roger Capron moved to Vallauris, where he founded a ceramics workshop known as 'l`Atelier Callis', along with Robert Picault and Jean Derval he began his contribution to the renaissance of ceramics in Vallauris.
In 1952, Capron purchased an abandoned pottery in Vallauris and opened a small ceramics...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Ceramics
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Ceramic Wall Light by Roger Capron, France Mid-20th Century
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic wall light by Roger Capron.
Painted decor
Signed "Capron Vallauris" under the base
France, 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Ceramics
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Two Ceramic Plates by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Two Ceramic plates by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s.
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Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roger Capron was a student of Applied Arts in Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing there from 1945 In 1946 he moved to Vallauris where he created a ceramics workshop
Cal...
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Ceramic Vase "Molaire" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1953-65
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Vase "Molaire" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1953-65
Largest model of the three sizes.
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Roger Capron Painted Ceramic Dish with Flower Motif
By Roger Capron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful ceramic painted dish with three small ceramic feet by Roger Capron from France, 1950's. Hand painted blue, green and white flower motif. Great desk accessory or catch-all. ...
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Mid-20th Century French Roger Capron Ceramics
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Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roger Capron was a student of Applied Arts in Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing there from 1945 In 1946 he moved to Vallauris where he created a ceramics workshop
Cal...
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Ceramic Vase "Molaire" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1953-65
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Vase "Molaire" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1953-65
"Pyjama" decor
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Ceramics
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Ceramic Pitcher by Roger Capron, France, Vallauris, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic pitcher by Roger Capron, France, Vallauris, 1950s.
Pyjama decor. Model P2
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Late 20th Century French Roger Capron Ceramics
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Ceramic Vase "Molaire" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1953-65
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Vase "Molaire" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1953-65
"Pyjama" decor
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Ceramics
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Ceramic
Ceramic Pitcher Vase by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roger Capron was a student of Applied Arts in Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing there from 1945 In 1946 he moved to Vallauris where he created a ceramics workshop
Cal...
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Ceramic Pitcher Vase by Roger Capron, 1950
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roger Capron was a student of Applied Arts in Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing there from 1945 In 1946 he moved to Vallauris where he created a ceramics workshop
Call...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Ceramics
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Ceramic Pitcher Vase by Roger Capron, 1950
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roger Capron was a student of Applied Arts in Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing there from 1945 In 1946 he moved to Vallauris where he created a ceramics workshop
Call...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Ceramics
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Decorative Ceramic Tile c.1977
By Roger Capron
Located in Holmfirth, GB
Artist: Roger Capron
Medium: Ceramic Tile
Year: 1977
Size: 17cm x 23cm x 1.5cm
Made in Vallauris, France
Note: Decorative tiles such as this look very attractive fr...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Roger Capron Ceramics
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Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roger Capron was a student of Applied Arts in Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing there from 1945 In 1946 he moved to Vallauris where he created a ceramics workshop.
Ca...
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Ceramic Pitcher by Roger Capron, Vallauris, South France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic by Roger Capron, Vallauris, south of France
Pitcher model P41 produced between 1953 and 1965. Largest size of the three for this model.
"Pyjama" decor
Signed "Capron Valla...
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Ceramics
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Ceramic Vase "Molaire" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1953-65
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase "Molaire" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1953-65
Signed "Capron Vallauris A11".
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Roger Capron, Black Enamelled Sculptural Cendrier c.1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Holmfirth, GB
Black enamelled sculptural ceramic ‘cendrier’ by Roger Capron.
Artist: Roger Capron
Year: c.1960
Size: 10 cm x 17 cm
Note: There is a small loss to the back of the head...
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1960s French Modern Vintage Roger Capron Ceramics
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Roger Capron "Bird" Ceramic Vase/Jug, Vallauris, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron "Bird" Ceramic Vase/Jug, Vallauris, France, 1960s
Signed "Capron Vallauris".
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Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s.
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Ceramics
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Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, France, 1950s
Signed "Capron Vallauris".
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Roger Capron Vallauris Ceramic Vintage Vide Poche Banette France
By Roger Capron
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Rare, large and elegant ceramic empty pocket Boomerang with bunk from the 50s by Roger Capron.
Signature under the ceramic.
Of wicker handle fixed by delicate wooden ties.
A...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Ceramics
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Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s
Signed Capron Vallauris.
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1950s French Vintage Roger Capron Ceramics
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Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, France, 1950s
Signed Capron Vallauris.
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Large Roger Capron Ceramic Vase, Vallauris, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Large Roger Capron ceramic vase, Vallauris, France, 1950s
Signed "Capron Vallauris".
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Pitcher / Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Pitcher / vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
Signed "Capron Vallauris".
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Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
Signed "Capron Vallauris B22".
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Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
Signed "Capron Vallauris".
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"Diabolo" Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
"Diabolo" enameled scarified ceramic vase by Roger Capron, France, 1950-60s
Signed Capron Vallauris 016.
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Ceramic Vase "Soleil" by Roger Capron, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase "Soleil" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, south of France, 1950s
Signed Capron Vallauris.
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Pitcher / Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Pitcher / vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
Signed "Capron Vallauris 023".
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Roger Capron - Decorative Black Ceramic Plate with Mermaid
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
One of a kind hand-painted ceramic plate by Roger Capron.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Ceramics
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Ceramic
Pitcher / Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Pitcher / vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
Signed "Capron Vallauris A4".
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Ceramic Vase / Flowerpot by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase / flowerpot by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960s.
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Ceramic Vase / Flowerpot by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase / flowerpot by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960s.
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Ceramic Vase / Flowerpot by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase / flowerpot by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960s.
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Rare Large Tureen by Roger Capron, Vallauris, circa 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006). Large tureen in ceramic, white enamel with grey-blue motifs. Stamped and numbered.
Bibliography: R.Capron, Ceramiste by P....
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Roger Capron - Ceramic Chocolate Saucer
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
White glaze called "engobe" which is a unique type of coating that was used only in Vallauris (France). This piece was enameled in black which was suited for the melted chocolate it ...
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Ceramic Empty Pocket by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roger Capron est élève des Arts appliqués de Paris de 1938 à 1943 avant d'y enseigner le dessin à partir 1945. En 1946, il s'installe à Vallauris, où il crée un atelier de céramique, Callis. Ce faisant, il s'associe avec Robert Picault puis Jean Derval en 1948. En 1952, Capron rachète une poterie désaffectée et y réalise, avec sept ouvriers
divers objets et panneaux décoratifs (à partir de 1955, il commence la production de carreaux de faïence et de tables
À partir de 1962 débute une collaboration entre Capron et Jean-Michel Carré. Ils exposent côte à côte...
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Roger Capron ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.
Roger Capron ceramics are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Roger Capron ceramics, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original ceramics by Roger Capron were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider ceramics by Jacques Blin, Robert Picault, and Accolay Pottery. Prices for Roger Capron ceramics can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $277 and can go as high as $18,008, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,190.