Together 3 Vallauris workshops Grandjean Jourdan hand painted plates

Set of 3 decorative plates Grandjean Jourdan of Vallauris. 1960s. Price for set of 3. 18cm in diameter. height 2cm. Ceramic painted décor of fake wood. Illustration of a bestiary at the graceful lines of 3 animals (horse, hen and Rooster). Good condition. An empty pocket and a pot with milk from the same collection also available in store! A bit of history... Heir to a long tradition of pottery from the 16th century related to the rich in clay, Vallauris basement stood for many years thanks to the culinary ceramic. At the end of the XIX will appear at the same time this traditional production of art ceramics. In 1948, Picasso's arrival in the city of potters and his amazing production contributes significantly to the revival of this activity. It promotes also installation in Vallauris from many artists from them also learn to the 'arts of fire '. Grandjean Jourdan is one of the workshops based in Vallauris at this time. The 1950s appear, therefore, as "the golden age" of Vallauris and the city becomes "the city of 100 potters. For information about the object or its availability contact me by clicking on "contact the seller". Quick response.