Robert Picault was born in Paris. After studying ceramics at the Ecole des Arts Appliqués in Paris, he moved to Vallauris at the end of World War Two. Here, with Roger Capron, he founded the Atelier Callis in 1946. Two years later, he set up his own pottery in the Chemin du Fournas in the village. He was a friend, colleague and next-door-neighbour to Pablo Picasso, and the two learnt from each other aspects of the other's specialities. Picault was also an accomplished cinematographer and photographer, and made a series of four short films with Picasso and leading show-business personalities of the 1950s. He used copper oxide and iron oxide in his glazes, and the bulk of his work is characterized by green and brown geometric motifs consisting of noughts and crosses, bands and waves.
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Robert Picault Ceramic Saucepan, Vallauris France, Circa 1960
By Robert Picault
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This distinctive mid-20th-century ceramic saucepan was created by French ceramist Robert Picault in Vallauris around 1960. The rounded vessel is fitted with a generous sculptural han...
Enamel
Robert Picault Vallauris Ceramic Egg Cup and Saucer, France, circa 1960
By Robert Picault
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Charming French ceramic egg cup with its matching saucer, created by Robert Picault in Vallauris, on the French Riviera, circa 1960. The ensemble features the artist’s distinctive ge...
Enamel
Robert Picault Vallauris Ceramic Two-Handled Cup, France circa 1960
By Robert Picault
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Charming French ceramic two-handled cup created by Robert Picault in Vallauris, South of France, circa 1960. This distinctive piece features the celebrated ceramicist’s instantly rec...
Enamel
Mid-Century Robert Picault Ceramic Tableware Set, France, circa 1950
By Robert Picault
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant ceramic service by Robert Picault, one of the leading figures of the Vallauris pottery movement in the 1950s. This ensemble includes a rare tripod-lidded soup tureen, six o...
Ceramic
Pair of Robert Picault Glazed Ceramic Bowls, Vallauris, circa 1960
By Robert Picault
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming pair of glazed ceramic bowls by celebrated French ceramicist Robert Picault, produced in Vallauris circa 1960. Each bowl is hand-decorated in Picault’s distinctive graphic...
Enamel
$1,060
H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
White and green 20th century ceramic table lamp or candlestick by Robert Picault
By Robert Picault
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Robert Picault Handmade 20th century design ceramic table lamp or candle stick by Robert Picault White and green ceramic glaees colors and decoration Original perfect condition ...
Ceramic
Robert Picault Ceramic Vallauris France Ceramic Pitcher Mid-Century
By Robert Picault
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Robert Picault (1919 - 2000) French ceramist in Vallauris Robert Picault has contributed to the revival of culinary ceramics by updating traditional local forms decorated with lines and geometric designs. His identity style has been a great success and continues to decorate the table today. His personal pieces are sought after by art collectors. A former student of the School of Applied Arts in Paris, Robert Picault arrived in Vallauris in 1946. He created with his school friends Roger Capron (1922-2006) and Jean Derval (1925-2010), the Callis workshop. In this village of a hundred potters, they met the neighboring ceramists André Baud, the 4 potters and among others the Madoura workshop, where he frequented the famous painter Picasso from 1949 to 1955. He also became friends with Jean Cocteau, Fernand Léger, Louis Aragon and Elsa Triolet. Robert Picault Ceramic Vallauris France Ceramic...
Ceramic
Large ceramic platter by Robert Picault, Vallauris, 1960s
By Robert Picault
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large ceramic dish by the French artist Robert Picault from the 1960s, made in Vallauris. Typical geometric decoration of the artist. Very good vintage condition, artist's signature ...
Ceramic
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