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An exceptional, highly collectible 10-piece partial tableware and kitchen set designed by legendary French master ceramist Robert Picault (1919–2000). Handcrafted in the historic pottery hub of Vallauris, France—where Picault famously worked alongside contemporaries like Pablo Picasso—this specific collection was custom-commissioned and hand-stamped exclusively for the luxury American department store Neiman-Marcus during the mid-20th century.
This rare collection beautifully highlights Picault\'s iconic mid-century aesthetic, utilizing a rich terracotta clay body finished in creamy white glazes with hand-painted, oxidized copper-green and iron-brown geometric accents. Finding a cohesive, multi-item set with the coveted Neiman-Marcus export provenance is incredibly uncommon.
**The 10-Piece Set Includes:**
* **1 Large Covered Soup Tureen / Casserole Pot:** Features striking concentric lid swirls and a geometric body motif. (The centerpiece of the collection)* **1 Medium Covered Tureen / Sugar Bowl:** Coordinates perfectly with the large tureen.* **5 Nested Single-Handle Skillets (Poêlons):** A gorgeous stacked trio in varying sizes, mirroring the crosshatch motif.* **2 Handled Ceramic Drinking Mugs:** Displaying Picault\'s stylized geometric brick pattern.* **1 Oil/Vinegar Cruet Decanter with 1 Matching Saucer Underplate:** Elegantly decorated in matching spiral bands.
**Marks & Signatures:**Each piece features Robert Picault’s distinct hand-painted monogram \"RP\" signature on the base, alongside the rare export stamp: \"MADE IN FRANCE FOR vintage condition consistent with age and light use. No major structural cracks or notable damage. As is typical with 1950s Vallauris red clay earthenware, minor glaze pops and tiny edge flakes may be present, which only serves to confirm its authentic mid-century artisan origin. (Please review all high-resolution photos for close-up details).
**Shipping & Handling:**This collection will be packed with professional-grade, extra-thick bubble wrap and double-boxed to ensure absolute safety during transit. Fully insured shipping with signature confirmation required.
