Pair Of Vallauris Ceramic Candlesticks By Robert Picault, 1960s

A charming pair of glazed ceramic candlesticks created by Robert Picault in Vallauris in the 1960s.

These pieces feature an original shape inspired by antique oil lamps, with a small side handle and an integrated saucer. The decoration, characteristic of the artist’s style, combines geometric patterns and stylized spirals in a palette of turquoise greens, whites, and natural earth tones.

Both decorative and functional, these candleholders perfectly exemplify the Mediterranean aesthetic for which the Vallauris workshops are renowned.

A leading figure in 20th-century French ceramics, Robert Picault (1919–2000) settled in Vallauris in the late 1940s and played an active role in the postwar revival of ceramics.

His work is distinguished by the influence of ancient Mediterranean art, Greek ceramics, and Provençal folk traditions. Engraved or freehand-painted decorations, geometric motifs, and characteristic green glazes became his artistic signature.

This pair of candlesticks perfectly exemplifies his instantly recognizable style and the high quality of production in the Vallauris workshops of the 1960s.

• Glazed ceramic
• Robert Picault
• Vallauris
• 1960s
• Geometric design and stylized spirals
• Green glazes, white, and natural earth tones
• Signed on the base
• Sold as a pair