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
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| Glazed vase anticstore.com.uk |
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| Abstract coffee table 1stdibs.com |
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| Various bottles ticketpal.net |
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| Ceramic lamp 1stdibs.com |
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| Tile table retropottery.net |
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| Oil bottle and tray midcenturia.com |
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| Freeform bowl keywordpicture.com |
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| Tile table icollector.com |
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I learned a new thing again, thanks.
ReplyDeleteThe bottles and the plaque are exquisite.
The bottles are worthy of a post all their own!
DeleteWhat great pieces! Love the second lamp and the plaque. Thanks as always for the write up!
ReplyDeleteI think the shape of that second lamp is fantastic, and I'm in love with the shade!
DeleteThe tables are fabulous. The colors just evoke the whole time frame, too.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
DeleteVery interesting post! I love the oil bottle and tray. All the little bottles actually.
ReplyDeleteI think the shape of the tray...and the wood handle...are fantastic!
DeleteItems I have seen over the years but knew nothing about the creator... Thank you for this post [and so many others]!
ReplyDeleteThe 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.
You're so right...Many ceramists stick to one style or one particular glaze, but it's impossible to pin him down.
DeleteOh, 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.
DeleteReally interesting and huge work for your blog mate, Eddy
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