Vallauris - Robert Picault - Bowl - Ceramic

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Ceramic glazed catchall tray by Robert Picault (1919–2000) from Vallauris, France, dating to the 1950s, with a hand-painted geometric design in kaki and green; dimensions about 15 x 12 cm, height 3.5 cm, depth 12 cm, weight 0.500 g, in excellent condition with only minor signs of wear.

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Glazed ceramic trinket dish made in Vallauris by the potter Robert Picault (1919-2000), a major figure in 20th-century French ceramics.

This piece features a decor typical of the artist in khaki and green tones, with hand-painted geometric motifs, characteristic of his work at the Vallauris workshop. The glossy glaze highlights the deep nuances and the elegant simplicity of the composition.

A functional yet decorative object, this trinket dish perfectly illustrates the modernist and Mediterranean aesthetic associated with Robert Picault, blending the sobriety of shapes with the richness of textures.

Dimensions: 15 x 12 cm
Origin: Vallauris, France

Piece sought after by collectors of Vallauris ceramics and 1950s–1970s design.

Glazed ceramic trinket dish made in Vallauris by the potter Robert Picault (1919-2000), a major figure in 20th-century French ceramics.

This piece features a decor typical of the artist in khaki and green tones, with hand-painted geometric motifs, characteristic of his work at the Vallauris workshop. The glossy glaze highlights the deep nuances and the elegant simplicity of the composition.

A functional yet decorative object, this trinket dish perfectly illustrates the modernist and Mediterranean aesthetic associated with Robert Picault, blending the sobriety of shapes with the richness of textures.

Dimensions: 15 x 12 cm
Origin: Vallauris, France

Piece sought after by collectors of Vallauris ceramics and 1950s–1970s design.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
0.5 g
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Vallauris
Designer/artist/maker
Robert Picault
Material
Ceramic
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
3.5 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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