Ceramic mirror by Roger Capron Vallauris 60s

Rare circular ceramic mirror signed roger capron in vallauris, circled in black metal, decorated with stylized flowers in green and pink tones, 60s. Perfect condition, in its original wooden formwork. Diameter 39cm, 2ocm for mirror only. Capron roger (1922-2006) Professor of applied arts, capron was first interested in drawing. He discovered the work of ceramics in vallauris before picasso, and created the callis workshop with robert picault. He founded his own studio in 1952 and sold his collections in the united states to the saks fifth avenue department store. He received awards in numerous international exhibitions in milan, brussels, cannes... From 1963, he gradually abandoned the shaped pieces for decorative tiles used in architecture: wall panels, building halls, shops. From the 80s, he turned to unique pieces and sculptures in raku. Bibliography: "french ceramics of the 50s" by pierre staudenmeyer, norma editions.

Ref. : ASX8B6BC