Vallauris Ceramic Coffee Table, circa 1960, France

Vallauris coffee table. Ceramic tiles. Wood base with iron frame, circa 1960. France. Good vintage condition. Vallauris is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region in southeastern France. In 1948 Picasso came to live in Vallauris, where he stayed until 1955. During his time in the town, he created a great many sculptures and paintings including his mural War and Peace, one of the major artworks of the period. He also developed a fascination for the techniques of ceramics and linocuts. Vallauris is very well know for its ceramic works.

DIMENSIONS

H 12 in. x Dm 31 in.H 30.48 cm x Dm 78.74 cm

DIAMETER

31 in. (78.74 cm)