Earthenware "gin" bottle by Roger Capron Vallauris

Large white earthenware bottle by roger capron in vallauris, polychrome decoration of a stylized woman with the inscription "gin" in black on an orange background. 60s. Perfect condition. Height 36cm. Diameter per foot 12, 5cm. Signed capron vallauris on the back. Capron roger (1922-2006) Professor of applied arts, capron was first interested in drawing. He discovered ceramic work in vallauris before picasso, and created the callis workshop with robert picault. He founded his own workshop in 1952 and sold his collections in the united states at the saks fifth avenue department store. He received awards in numerous international exhibitions in milan, brussels, cannes... From 1963, he gradually abandoned the pieces of form for decorative tiles used in architecture: wall panels, building lobbies, 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. : EU15KF38