Roger Capron Decorative Art
French, 1922-2006
Roger Capron is best known for his geometrically complex, vibrantly colored tile-topped coffee tables. These mid-century furnishings, with their comely palettes and playful arrangements of abstract forms or natural-world motifs, are approachable yet sophisticated. They draw on Scandinavian modernism and exemplify the Parisian ceramist’s belief in ensuring that things of beauty are easily and widely accessible, a principle espoused by French decorative artist and designer René Gabriel.
Capron graduated in 1943 from the School of Applied Arts in Paris. In a small atelier he later founded with Robert Picault and Jean Derval in Vallauris, Capron made alluring sculptures, table lamps and other objects and found inspiration in the work of Pablo Picasso, who had also opened an atelier in the region. He parted ways with his fellow ceramists in 1952 in order to open his own manufactory, Atelier Capron.
Initially staffed by a handful of workers, Atelier Capron captured international attention. His pieces were sold in stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Gimbels. Later, Capron’s wife, Jacotte, studied art and became a valued collaborator. Owing in part to her expertise in mixing pigments and glazes, Capron’s best-known ceramics feature dazzling colors and whimsical characters. Like Picasso, he experimented with many artistic styles and never settled on one technique for too long. His coffee tables, side tables and decorative objects are among the most enduring and coveted designs of the mid-century modern era.
While Capron’s factory had grown tenfold by 1980, it shut down a few years later after a slew of competitors began mass-producing cheaper imitations.
Capron won an award at the Milan Triennial in 1954 and International Grand Prize for Ceramics in 1970. His works have been displayed in the Musée National de la Céramique and the Musée Magnelli.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Roger Capron ceramics, tables and other decorative objects and furniture.
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Creator: Roger Capron
Set of 48 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 48 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Set of 12 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 12 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Set of 4 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 4 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Set of 32 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 32 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Set of 7 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 7 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Set of 5 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 5 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Set of 12 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 12 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Set of 9 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 9 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Set of 25 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 25 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Set of 5 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 5 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Set of 5 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 5 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Set of 4 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 4 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Set of 17 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 17 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Set of 7 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 7 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Set of 38 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 38 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Set of 50 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 50 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Set of 169 (3 Sqm) ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 169 tiles (around 3 Sqm) by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Set of 108 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 108 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Set of 3 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 3 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Set of 30 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 30 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Set of 73 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 73 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Set of 14 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 14 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Roger Capron Panel with 5 Ceramic Tiles - FISH 3
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Playful and whimsical, Capron’s art panels are the most sought after, as editions were small, and in some cases not more than a few, or by special commission. Some are rough and mat...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Roger Capron Panel with 5 Ceramic Tiles - BIRD
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Playful and whimsical, Capron’s art panels are the most sought after, as editions were small, and in some cases not more than a few, or by special commission. Some are rough and mat...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Roger Capron Panel with 5 Ceramic Tiles - FISH
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Playful and whimsical, Capron’s art panels are the most sought after, as editions were small, and in some cases not more than a few, or by special commission. Some are rough and mat...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Roger Capron Panel with 5 Ceramic Tiles - FISH 2
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Playful and whimsical, Capron’s art panels are the most sought after, as editions were small, and in some cases not more than a few, or by special commission. Some are rough and mat...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Roger Capron Panel with 3 Ceramic Tiles - SUN
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Playful and whimsical, Capron’s art panels are the most sought after, as editions were small, and in some cases not more than a few, or by special commission. Some are rough and mat...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Roger Capron Panel with 5 Ceramic Tiles - HEN
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Playful and whimsical, Capron’s art panels are the most sought after, as editions were small, and in some cases not more than a few, or by special commission. Some are rough and mat...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Set of three ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Art Tile Miniature, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Charming portrait made on stamped stoneware with oxides decoration and signed on the reverse.
Frame in black lacquered wood.
Perfect original condition.
About the Artist
Roger ...
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1980s French Other Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Stoneware
Ceramic Decorative plate "Grapes" Signed by Roger Capron, 1950's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006)
Roger Capron studied at Art appliqués of Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing in the same establishment from 1945. In 1946, he settled in Vallauri...
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1950s Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Decorative Panel, Roger Capron, Vallauris 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique piece in stoneware decor with oxides.
Lacquered wooden frame.
Bears the artist's initials and his creation date.
Perfect original condition.
A...
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1980s French Other Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Stoneware
Large Ceramic Decorative Dish "Bird" Signed by Roger Capron, 1950's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006)
Roger Capron studied at Art appliqués of Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing in the same establishment from 1945. In 1946, he settled in Vallauri...
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1950s Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Decorative Stoneware Tile, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique piece with the motif of a chimerical creature executed by the Artist on a stoneware plaque.
Oxide decoration made at the tip.
Black lacquered wooden frame.
We offer several c...
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1980s French Other Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Stoneware
Porcelain Gilt Panel, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Female subject in stamped porcelain partially enamelled with fine gold.
Frame in lacquered wood.
Very good condition with the exception of a break probably dating from the origin - ...
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1980s French Other Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Porcelain
Decorative Stoneware Tile, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique piece with the motif of a chimerical creature executed by the Artist on a stoneware plaque.
Oxide decoration made at the tip.
Black lacquered wooden frame.
We offer several c...
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1980s French Other Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Stoneware
Decorative Stoneware Tile, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique piece with the motif of a chimerical creature executed by the Artist on a stoneware plaque.
Oxide decoration made at the tip.
Black lacquered wooden frame.
We offer several c...
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1980s French Other Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Stoneware
Decorative Stoneware Tile, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique piece with the motif of a chimerical creature executed by the Artist on a stoneware plaque.
Oxide decoration made at the tip.
Black lacquered wooden frame.
We offer several c...
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1980s French Other Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Stoneware
Decorative Stoneware Tile, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique piece with the motif of a chimerical creature executed by the Artist on a stoneware plaque.
Oxide decoration made at the tip.
Black lacquered wooden frame.
We offer several c...
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1980s French Other Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Stoneware
Decorative Panel, Roger Capron, Vallauris 1994
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Original creation with the motif of 4 small subjects in glazed earthenware entitled "Papillons".
Lacquered wood frame.
Signature added in cabochon on the frame.
About the Artist
...
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1990s French Other Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Decorative Panel, Roger Capron, Vallauris 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique piece in stoneware decor with oxides figuring a chimerical creature composed of 2 adjacent profiles.
Lacquered wooden frame.
Bears the artist's ...
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1980s French Other Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Stoneware
Decorative Stoneware Tile, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique piece with the motif of a chimerical creature executed by the Artist on a stoneware plaque.
Oxide decoration made at the tip.
Black lacquered wooden frame.
We offer several c...
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1980s French Other Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Stoneware
Unique Decorative Panel, Roger Capron, France 1987
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Large decorative panel consists in 20 glazed lava plates fixed on wood and
executed on order for an italian collector from the Milano area in 1987
This panel with a lively line and ...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Lava
Ceramic Dish "Bull" Signed by Roger Capron, Vallauris 1955
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006)
Roger Capron studied at Art appliqués of Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing in the same establishment from 1945. In 1946, he settled in Vallauri...
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1950s Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Roger Capron - Round Ceramic Wall Panel from the Herbier's Series
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Large round panel with the famous Roger Capron Herbier tiles, designed from 1968 to 1982.
The handcrafted Herbier tiles were a subset of the Garrigue t...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Large Ceramic Decorative Dish with Characters Signed by Roger Capron, 1955
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006)
- Roger Capron studied at Art appliqués of Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing in the same establishment from 1945. In 1946, he settled in Valla...
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1950s Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Large Ceramic Decorative Dish "Woman & Bird" Signed by Roger Capron, 1955
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006)
Roger Capron studied at Art appliqués of Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing in the same establishment from 1945. In 1946, he settled in Vallaur...
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1950s Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Roger Capron Set of 7 Ceramic Plates with Stylized Birds, Vallauris, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006)
Unusual ceramic with birds decor set of 7 plates (diameter 18 cm).
As wall decoration or dessert plates.
Signed Capron Vallauris on back.
Manufactured, circa...
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1950s Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Amour, Délice, Orgue by Roger Capron, Glazed Ceramic Wall Plaque, Vallauris
By Roger Capron
Located in Brussels, BE
Glazed ceramic wall plaque with mat and shiny decoration in black, white, gray, blue and ox blood. 3 words are inscribed “Amour, Délice et Orgue” (Love, Delight and Organ).
The 3 w...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
Roger Capron Decorative Ceramic Plaque
By Roger Capron
Located in Grenoble, FR
Roger Capron decorative ceramic plaque.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic, Wood
Roger Capron - Decorative Ceramic Plaque
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Framed ceramic plaque with woman and plant; signed lower right.
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Late 20th Century French Roger Capron Decorative Art
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Ceramic
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Roger Capron decorative art are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Roger Capron decorative art, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative art by Roger Capron were created in the mid-century modern style in france during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative art by Victor Vasarely, Line Vautrin, and Robert Picault. Prices for Roger Capron decorative art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $841 and can go as high as $4,436, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,214.
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