Vintage Collection of Ceramics by Bernard Buffat for La Grange aux Potiers - 12 pieces

This captivating collection of Bernard Buffat pottery from the 1960s, crafted for La Grange aux Potiers, showcases his mastery of earthy tones and floral motifs. Each piece, signed on the underside, reflects Buffat's dedication to traditional Provençal craftsmanship. The set includes 8 plates, a rectangular dish, 3 serving platters and a lidded tureen, all adorned with intricate, hand-painted floral patterns in warm terracotta and green hues, emblematic of the region's natural beauty.

Bernard Buffat is a distinguished French ceramist recognized for his significant contributions to mid-20th-century French pottery. He honed his craft under the mentorship of Jean-Marie Paquaud at the Poterie du Chals. Between 1961 and 1974, with a brief hiatus in 1964, Buffat collaborated with René and Madeleine de Valence at "La Grange aux Potiers," an atelier established in the 1940s in Beaurepaire, Isère, before relocating to Gervans in the Drôme department in 1960. This workshop was renowned for its innovative ceramics that blended traditional techniques with modern aesthetics. During his tenure, Buffat played a pivotal role in modernizing ceramic forms and decorations, contributing to the atelier's esteemed reputation. His expertise was later recognized with the prestigious title of "Meilleur Ouvrier de France".

Minor chips as seen in photos.