Atelier Cerenne of Vallauris Ceramics

Mid-century ceramic decorative plate by Claude Vayssier for Cerenne Workshop (circa 1950s). This ceramic plate with a fish incised in the centre over the lustrous black background is signed by Claude Vayssier, the decorator. The black base is complemented by a brown and cream pattern with repeating vertical lines incised at the edges. An eye-catching piece from the South of France. In good overall condition. The maker's mark appears on the underside with the signature of Mr. Vayssier. Upon request a video may be provided. About Atelier Cerenne: Created by Charles René Neveux, the Cerenne workshop, active from 1945 - 1958, takes its name from the contraction of its company name "Céramique René Neveux". At the height of its renown, the workshop was one of the most important in Vallauris, employing around fifty people, including 15 decorators. Its production ranged from utilitarian ceramics to unique pieces with special custom orders for French and international customers. Cerenne also created pieces of furniture with ceramic...

Mid-century ceramic hors d'oeuvres tray by Claude Vayssier for Cerenne Workshop (circa 1950s). This rare ceramic with stylised horse motif is signed by Claude Vayssier, the decorator. A lustrous black base throughout complemented by a brown and white abstract pattern with vertical lines incised at the edges and a horse motif in the recess of the tray. An eye-catching piece from the South of France. When it was created, the 1955 film, Et Dieu Créa la Femme...

Set of 12 ceramic pieces signed Cerenne Vallauris: 4 cups, 5 plates, one coffee pot, one milk pot and one sugar pot. All original form the 1950s.

Small french glazed ceramic dish with abstract design, signed Cerenne, Valauris to base.

Two elegant large handmade platters, serving dishes in a pure form and contrasted with a bright red glaze by Voltz, from the Vallauris, France ceramic...