Set of 8 Hand-Painted Plates by Robert Picault — Vallauris, France, c.1950s lighting formulated with just oils

formulated with just oils

Early 20th Century or possibly earlier

including a beautifully developed patina consistent with decades of gentle use

Dated 1883

showcasing the bold visual language that defined much of postwar European painting

Set of 8 Hand-Painted Plates by Robert Picault — Vallauris, France, c.1950s lighting formulated with just oilsA striking and graphic set of eight ceramic plates by Robert Picault (19192000), the celebrated French ceramist who helped shape the postwar Vallauris pottery movement alongside close friend and studio mate Pablo Picasso. Each plate is hand decorated in Picaults signature turquoise, jade, and cobalt palettean instantly recognizable geometric style characterized by grids, spirals, and sunburst motifs. The set includes four dinner plates (9. 5 diameter)