Roger Capron Orangeade Service

Roger Capron (1922-2006) Tin-plated earthenware orangeade set with polychrome animal decoration, comprising 6 mazagrans and a pitcher. Model created around 1955 Glazed ceramic Pitcher signed 'Capron Vallauris GLP' in ink under the base - mazagrans "GLP" in ink under the base Dimensions: Pitcher 33 x 13 cm diameter at the base and 9.5 cm diameter at the spout Mazagrans H 17 x D 6 cm A multifaceted character, Roger Capron is the only French ceramist of his time to have both accomplished a significant artistic work and founded a leading industrial company. After studying with the decorator René Gabriel, he finally chose the path of ceramist. In 1946, he created the Callis workshop in Vallauris with Robert Picault. It was at this time that the emblematic forms and representations of his work appeared: branches, stylized characters, suns and geometric patterns.