{"product_id":"roger-capron-cercle-du-soleil-ceramic-wall-clock-vallauris-1970s","title":"Roger Capron “Cercle du Soleil” Ceramic Wall Clock, Vallauris, 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eDecorative ceramic wall clock edited by Roger Capron in Vallauris, France, featuring floral motifs, Roman numerals, and a sculptural arched form characteristic of Capron’s postwar decorative production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clock belongs to the “Cercle du Soleil” line, a studio imprint created by Roger Capron in the mid-1970s as part of his Vallauris workshop output. Rather than a separate collective, Cercle du Soleil functioned as a branded production line under Capron’s direct supervision, used for decorative objects such as clocks, tiles, plaques, and wall pieces. Works from this period typically feature sun-inspired or floral imagery and bear the distinctive Cercle du Soleil mark stamped into the ceramic on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front is inscribed “Éditée par Roger Capron, céramiste à Vallauris, France”, confirming official studio production. The clock retains its original battery-powered quartz movement, consistent with Capron’s decorative clocks from the 1970s, and is fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined and collectible example of post-war French Vallauris ceramic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Roger Capron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoger Capron (1922–2006) was one of the leading figures of the post-war ceramic revival in Vallauris, on the French Riviera. After training at the École des Arts Appliqués in Paris, he settled in Vallauris in 1946, at a time when the town was re-emerging as a major center of modern ceramics. In 1948, he co-founded the Atelier Callis alongside Robert Picault and Jean Derval, before establishing his own workshop in the early 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapron became widely recognized for his inventive use of ceramic surfaces, combining hand-painted decoration, incised motifs, and tile-based compositions. His work ranges from functional pottery to sculptural pieces and large-scale architectural installations. During the 1950s and 1960s, Capron gained international recognition, helping to elevate Vallauris ceramics within the broader context of mid-century modern design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, pieces signed “Capron Vallauris” are regarded as important examples of 20th-century French ceramics, valued for their craftsmanship, graphic clarity, and strong presence within the post-war decorative arts movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 7.68 in (19.5 cm), depth: 1.57 in (4 cm), height: 11.61 in (29.5 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.56 lb (1.16 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Insurance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item will be carefully packed and shipped fully insured.\u003cbr\u003eShipping costs and any applicable import duties or taxes are calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Lune Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56457599156555,"sku":"CA0083","price":1630.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/9645\/9595\/files\/IMG_5539.jpg?v=1770140021","url":"https:\/\/maisonlunecollection.com\/products\/roger-capron-cercle-du-soleil-ceramic-wall-clock-vallauris-1970s","provider":"Maison Lune Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}