Lot 35: André Baud (French, 1903-1986) Ceramic Charger

André Baud (French, 1903-1986) Ceramic Charger decorated with geometric patterns in black and yellow enamels impressed mark to base "Vallauris" and hand signed "A Baud Vallauris", (small glaze chip to rim), Diameter 34 cms Andre Baud (1903-1986) was a French ceramicist and was one of the first potters to settle in Vallauris, circa 1942. His work is known for its simple shape, sobriety and intense use of colour. He was one of the earlier promoters of Vallauris pottery, along with Suzanne Ramie. As early as 1946, he and Ramie organized exhibitions of pottery from this region.