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A unique " Oreille" vase by Roger Capron, Vallauris, 1960.

$12,939.95
£9,631.17
€10,800
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Large glazed ceramic vase, by Roger Capron, Vallauris, Vase " A Oreille " White glazed ceramic with a figured a centaur in shades of blues, black and grey covering one full face of the vase.` This type of vase " Oreille " ( ear ) has been produced in 3 sizes ( see reproduction ) But this rare motive of a female figure of a Centaur makes this vase a single piece. For similar shape, see " Roger Capron, Génie du trait " Exposition catalogue, Musée de la poterie, Saint Quentin-la-Poterie. illustrated page 38 and 42 with different decoration. Signed " Capron Vallauris" and stamped "Capron Vallauris" France Roger Capron ( 1922-2006) is a French ceramist who, along with Robert Picault and Jean Derval, participated in the renaissance of ceramics in Vallauris. In 1946, Roger Capron moved to Vallauris, where he founded a ceramics workshop known as 'l`Atelier Callis'. In 1952, Roger Capron purchased an abandoned pottery in Vallauris and opened a small ceramics factory, with 15 workers. By 1957 he had established a considerable international reputation. In 1980 his factory employed 120 people and during that same decade he reverted to making one-off pieces which were shown internationally. Following an economic crisis, the factory was closed in 1982. H: 34,5 cm / 13.6" W: 30 cm / 11.8" D: 29 cm / 11.4"
  • Creator:
    Roger Capron (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 11.42 in (29 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
    Minor fading. lack of glazing I lack of glazing at the bottom inside the vase.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU934945971402

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