large bowl with two handles (25 cm) by Robert Picault in Vaullauris

Large bowl with 2 handles in glazed ceramic by robert picault, a famous french ceramicist in vallauris from the 50s to the 70s. The base of the piece bears a handwritten signature "picault", typical of pieces made by robert picault himself and not by his workshop, as well as a stamp marking confirming its origin. We find picault's characteristic patterns: green and white vertical stripes made with shiny enamels applied to a red terracotta base. This bowl or cup with two handles could be intended for a soup or for convivial use typical of mediterranean tableware. Picault was one of the artists who contributed to the revival of french ceramics in vallauris, alongside picasso, roger capron and jean derval. His work is often recognizable by its green, brown and white geometric patterns, influenced by traditional vallauris pottery but with a modernist touch.