Roger CAPRON — Checkered pattern Vase

This shoulder vase, crafted from white crackled earthenware, is an emblematic piece of Roger Capron's work in Vallauris during the 1950s. It features a yellow checkered geometric decoration, characteristic of his exploration of simplified forms and patterns during this period.

Between rigor and poetry: Roger Capron's imprint

The crackled glaze—a tactile signature of the Capron workshop—dialogues here with the rigor of a repetitive motif, creating a perfect balance between graphic modernity and artisanal tradition.

Technical details

• Artist: Roger Capron (1922-2006)
  
• Period: Circa 1955
  
• Origin: Vallauris, France
  
• Materials: White crackled earthenware, enameled decoration
  
• Dimensions: Height: 8.5 cm
  
• Marking: Signed "Capron Vallauris" under the base (handwritten)

Condition

Excellent vintage condition, no chips or cracks. The crackle effect is a natural and sought-after characteristic of this specific glaze.

Studio Cinquante's eye

For Studio Cinquante, this piece embodies the very essence of post-war design. Far from his monumental works, this small shoulder vase concentrates the entire aesthetic of Vallauris: a red clay body peeking through a luminous glaze and a graphic style that foreshadows the shift toward geometric abstraction. An essential addition to any 20th-century ceramics collection.

Note: As this is a handcrafted item, slight variations in the crackle pattern or decoration intensity may exist between pieces, making each vase a unique example.