Early to Mid 20th Century Decorative Arts Auction
Thursday, 5 - Thursday, 12 October 2023
Important mid century Roger Capron Folk Art wall plaque
Current Bid $140 (23 bids, reserve met)
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Lot Details
Important mid century Roger Capron Folk Art wall plaque. A Picasso era example originating from Vallauris region of southern France where both Capron and Picasso based themselves during the mid-twentieth century. Biscuit type glazed with the Capron stamp to the bottom front right. Wall hanger to the rear. Measuring 335mm by 160mm. (Restored) 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, he purchased an abandoned pottery in Vallauris and opened a small ceramics studio, with 15 workers. By 1957 he had established a considerable international reputation. By 1980 his studio employed 120 people and during that same decade he reverted to making one-off pieces which were shown internationally. Following an economic crisis, the studio closed in 1982. Ref:- https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/wall-decorations/decorative-art/roger-capron-set-of-5-blue-ceramic-tiles-france-1950s-labeled/id-f_33994432/
