{"title":"Robert Auguste \u0026 Gyn Gausserand: The \"Atelier à Quatre Mains\" of Vallauris","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eRobert Auguste (1922–1991) and Gyn Gausserand (1932–2018) embody the spirit of collaboration and artistic freedom that defined Vallauris in the post-war era. Far from the beaten path, this duo successfully fused the rigor of sculptural form with a graphic poetry inspired by the greatest masters of modern art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenesis of a Union: From Montpellier to the City of Potters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe story begins in 1948 at the Fontcarrade school in Montpellier. Robert Auguste, a former philosophy student with a passion for photography, met Ginette (known as Gyn) Gausserand. This encounter sealed a lifelong creative partnership that would span nearly seventy years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eDrawn by the ceramic revival championed by Picasso, they moved to Vallauris in 1952. Amidst the creative effervescence of the \"City of 100 Potters,\" they opened their own studio while collaborating with other major figures: Robert worked as a master thrower for Gilbert Portanier and Odette Gourju, while Gyn specialized as a decorator for Jacques Lignier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe RGA Style: Between Abstraction and Imaginary Bestiary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eUnder the shared signature RGA, the couple developed a unique aesthetic defined by total complementarity: Robert, a skilled wheel-thrower, shaped the volumes, while Gyn designed the motifs and refined the silhouettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eTheir work developed along two distinct paths:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFree Form:\u003c\/b\u003e Zoomorphic and anthropomorphic pieces with bold lines, transforming utilitarian pitchers and vases into true \"small-scale sculptures.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModern Graphics:\u003c\/b\u003e Their decorations, often featuring geometric layering or stylized botanical motifs, reveal the direct influence of Joan Miró and Paul Klee. The iconic \"Pointillé\" (dotted) patterns and subtle grid-work testify to their constant quest for modernist expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAutonomy as a Manifesto: From Millau to Pouzilhac\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eIn 1960, seeking independence from the growing commercialism of Vallauris, they left the French Riviera for Millau, before permanently settling in Pouzilhac (Gard) in 1965. In this expansive 2,000 sq ft workshop-gallery, they created a \"world of their own,\" focusing on more intimate and sculptural ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eAlthough they officially separated in 1974, they continued to share the same studio—a testament to an artistic bond that transcended their personal lives. Robert worked there until his passing in 1991, and Gyn carried on the legacy alone until 2017, remaining faithful to their signature artisanal excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Studio Cinquante Spirit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor Studio Cinquante, the work of Atelier Auguste represents the quintessence of 20th-century artist ceramics. To rediscover their pieces is to celebrate an alternative lifestyle and a rare stylistic integrity. They offer a tactile modernity where every object bears the mark of a permanent dialogue between the clay and the artist’s hand.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eSources\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Graziella Semerciyan Archives (Monograph \"Pots\"), documentary analysis by Art-Angelux and Studio Cinquante.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pichet-robert-auguste-rga-vallauris","title":"Robert Auguste and Gyn Gausserand – Glazed ceramic pitcher with geometric decoration","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Balance of Modernism: A Sculpture of Form and Line\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis glazed earthenware pitcher perfectly captures the essence of the Robert Auguste and Gyn Gausserand (RGA)partnership. Standing at the intersection of functional object and sculpture, it embodies the modernist spirit that transformed Vallauris into the epicenter of ceramic creation in the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe piece is distinguished by a luminous white glaze that serves as a canvas for a powerful graphic composition. The hand-painted geometric motif blends the rigor of abstract black lines with a touch of vibrant orange enamel, creating a chromatic contrast typical of the era's mid-century modernism. Its slender silhouette and generous handle testify to Robert Auguste’s technical mastery at the potter’s wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Auguste (1922–1991) \u0026amp; Gyn Gausserand (1932–2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e Circa 1955\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Vallauris, France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e White glazed earthenware, black and orange geometric decor on a red clay body\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height: 23 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMarking:\u003c\/b\u003e Bearing the workshop monogram under the base: “RGA”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent original condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Eye of Studio Cinquante\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat fascinated us about this piece is the striking dialogue between its organic form—with a glossy glaze that offers an almost sensual haptic quality—and the radical, almost brutalist nature of its graphics. It is an object of contrasts, where the softness of the silhouette seems to contain the raw energy of an almost architectural drawing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyling Tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo showcase this pitcher, we recommend pairing it with natural materials: a raw wood table, washed linen, or stone. These organic textures will echo its Mediterranean soul and allow the intensity of the black and orange decor to take center stage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Studio Cinquante","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53307160396114,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/2444\/2194\/files\/FP30-1.jpg?v=1777402705"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.studiocinquante.com\/en\/collections\/auguste-gausserand-rga.oembed","provider":"Studio Cinquante","version":"1.0","type":"link"}