Ceramic 'Eared' Vase (Vase à Oreilles) with Rooster by Roger Capron (1950s) vallauris The markings on the vase

The markings on the vase base (see image below) say: 'W

and the first books on the subject were published and some major collections were put on display

Mid-Century

A way of working characterised by a more or less misty appearance of the glaze and by decoration deeply marked in the raw clay

Ceramic 'Eared' Vase (Vase à Oreilles) with Rooster by Roger Capron (1950s) vallauris The markings on the vaseAn 'eared' vase (Vase Oreilles) by artist Roger Capron (1922 2006) who founded the craft based workshop in Vallauris, France, l'Atelier Callis, where his creations contributed to a veritable renaissance of pottery and ceramics. Capron left behind a considerable body of internationally acclaimed works and is collected worldwide. In near perfect condition, this vase (1950s) with a French stylised rooster is a quintessential example of collectible Capron