EUROPEAN STUDIO POTTERY PLATE

Incised decoration in a 'Picassoesque' style... Dia: 8 1/4" Glazed red clay (possibly terracotta) Incised signature on reverse looks like 'Futun' ?? Looks like it's possibly mid 20th century? Thanks

It looks rather slapdash to be good individual studio pottery piece. The slip is too thin on the face in places, and far too messy on the back. Looks as though it has been done much too quickly. Which implies being done for a lower cost market. Tourist? Spanish?

Like the sound of Vallauris... rather than low-cost Spanish tourist! I do get what you're saying, but wouldn't necessarily agree with 'slapdash' and 'messy', think lively and spontaneous. It has the feel of a Picasso sketch drawn 'wet' in 5 seconds. It won't be a one-off of any significance, but it is fun.

I was thinking mainly of markets. Studio pottery collectors are a very fussy bunch.

That's cool Phil... I understand what you're saying and thanks!