Rectangular dish, Robert Picault, circa 1950

Robert Picault was a renowned French ceramist known for his distinctive mid-century pottery. Working in Vallauris alongside artists like Picasso, Picault developed a unique style characterized by green, brown, and white glazes, often adorned with geometric and folkloric motifs. His ceramics—ranging from plates to pitchers—are celebrated for their craftsmanship, charm, and timeless aesthetic.Picault’s most iconic pieces were created during the 1950s, characterized by geometric and folkloric patterns painted in distinctive green, brown, and white glazes. Each piece reflects the spirit of post-war artistic revival on the French Riviera.