Mid-Century French Ceramic Tray by Gustave Reynaud / Le Mûrier (circa 1960s)
SKU 2739
Vintage French ceramic tray by Gustave Reynaud for Le Mûrier (circa 1960s). Rectangular-shaped tray with slightly rounded edges in rustic earthenware and decor featuring a French coq motif. The roosters are in the muted, mesmerising mulberry hues for which he is so well known with a bit of green and blue added for visual interest. In good overall condition with perhaps a bit of vintage fading in the colours. Maker's mark on underside of tray. Please enjoy the many accompanying photos with this listing. Upon request a video will be provided.
Dimensions:
H 4 cm / 4.6"
W 41 cm / 16.1"
D 27.2 cm / 10.7"
About the Artist: Gustave Reynaud (1915-1972) founded the pottery, Le Mûrier (Mulberry Tree), in Vallauris, France in 1955. He produced earthenware designed in conjunction with his well known brother-in-law, Jean Derval, as well as vases, wall plaques and anthropomorphic jugs. He also worked with the potter JF Descombes and decorator Michel Barbier in their well known village. After Reynaud's death in 1972 his wife ran the pottery until 1984.