Vintage French Majolica Knife Rests, Dogs, Stamped “Vallauris”, French Riviera for Sale

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Vintage French Majolica Knife Rests, Dogs, Stamped “Vallauris”, French Riviera For Sale

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Vintage French Majolica Knife Rests, Dogs, Stamped “Vallauris”, French Riviera:
$130.00

Set of 6 green and burgundy Majolica knife rests with poodles dogs.Vallauris, circa 1950.Attributed to: Vallauris (Manufacturer)Dimensions: Height: 1.2 in (3.05 cm)Width: 1 in (2.54 cm)Depth: 4.6 in (11.69 cm)Sold As: Set of 6Style: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)Materials and Techniques: CeramicPlace of Origin: FrancePeriod: 1950-1959Date of Manufacture: 1950
In good vintage condition . Only 1 green poodle has scratched ear(please see the pictures enclosed as they form part of the description). Wear consistent with age and use.
Vallauris Golfe Juan is a tourist town of the French Riviera near Antibes known as the "city of 100 potters".
After the war, Picasso gave a new impetus to the pottery of Vallauris by settling in the city. This draws the arrival of artists like Jean Marais and many others.
Vallauris became fashionable in the years 1950-60, and developed ceramics as art, already initiated by the family Massier in the years 1920.
Since, the craft continues but overall with decorative ceramics and tableware.