RENÉ BUTHAUD (1886-1986) - COLLECTION FRANCE CRUÈGE DE FORCEVILLE Two seated nudes, circa1925 Ring-necked baluster vase finished in a tray. Proof in glazed ceramic; the rotating title decoration is treated in polychrome on an ivory background. Monogrammed R. B. (with interlaced letters) under the base. Height: 19.5cm Provenance: France France Cruège de Forceville; close friend of the artist, who was his best man at his wedding; daughter of Pierre Cruège, designer, close friend and biographer of René Buthaud. France Cruège de Forceville is the author of numerous publications and curator of exhibitions on the Bordeaux ceramist, a recognized specialist, CNE expert and collector of his work.