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Sunday, June 3, 2012

Roger Capron

Roger Capron (1922-2006) was born in Vincennes, France, and studied at the École des Arts Appliqués à l'Industrie in Paris from 1939 to 1943. In 1945 he became a professor of drawing there.

In 1946 he and Robert Picault opened a studio called l`Atelier Callis in Vallauris. In 1952 he purchased an abandoned pottery and became the only ceramist of his time to produce major artistic works and manage a successful industrial concern as well. By 1957 he had achieved international recognition, selling colorful ceramics at stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Gimbels. He made vases, trays, bottles, wall plaques and tiled tables. His work was extremely popular during the 1950s through the 1970s.

Over the course of his career, he was awarded many prizes, including a gold medal at the Milan Triennale in 1954, a silver medal at Cannes in 1955, a gold medal at the Brussels Exhibition of architectural ceramics in 1957 and in 1958, the Prix du Ministère des Affaires Culturelles in 1968, the Grand Prix International de la Céramique in 1970 and the Prix Spécial de l'Architecture in 1980.

When Capron's pottery closed in 1982, he turned his attention to creating sculptural works.

From alanwheatleyart.com, designerscall.com and sfgate.com


Ceramic lamp
1stdibs.com

Glazed vase
anticstore.com.uk

Abstract coffee table
1stdibs.com

Various bottles
ticketpal.net

Ceramic lamp
1stdibs.com

Tile table
retropottery.net

Oil bottle and tray
midcenturia.com

Freeform bowl
keywordpicture.com

Tile table
icollector.com

Wall plaque
midcenturia.com

12 comments:

  1. I learned a new thing again, thanks.
    The bottles and the plaque are exquisite.

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    1. The bottles are worthy of a post all their own!

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  2. What great pieces! Love the second lamp and the plaque. Thanks as always for the write up!

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    1. I think the shape of that second lamp is fantastic, and I'm in love with the shade!

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  3. The tables are fabulous. The colors just evoke the whole time frame, too.

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    1. I really like the tables too. My favorite is the bird and fish and animal one. I'd love to find one of those in the wild.

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  4. Very interesting post! I love the oil bottle and tray. All the little bottles actually.

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    1. I think the shape of the tray...and the wood handle...are fantastic!

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  5. Items I have seen over the years but knew nothing about the creator... Thank you for this post [and so many others]!

    The bird and fish Tile Table I have never seen. Fantastic! Reminds me a bit of Charlie Harper. Yet, this ceramic artist has a broad range of exquisite styles that defy pigeon-holing.

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    1. You're so right...Many ceramists stick to one style or one particular glaze, but it's impossible to pin him down.

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    2. Oh, by the way, seaneen, I meant to tell you how much I enjoyed looking at your Pinterest boards. I usually pick and choose one or two boards to follow or just repin a few items, but I'm following all your boards.

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  6. Really interesting and huge work for your blog mate, Eddy

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