ceramic plaque by Gilbert Valentin

Gilbert Valentin

Born in Nancy 1928 - 2001 In 1950 Gilbert Valentin opened a studio with his wife Lilette in Vallauris called Les Archanges. He exhibited extensively and contributed to the 1950s trend of biomorphic pieces. His work is often decorated with bold abstract designs of glossy colour. He later produced figurative plaques and tiles. His work is usually signed and marked with the studio name and mark - a pot with wings and a halo.