RENÉ BUTHAUD (1886-1986) - COLLECTION FRANCE CRUÈGE DE FORCEVILLE Two odalisques amid lush vegetation, circa1935 Large, flattened ball vase resting on a heel; the neck is very wide and annular. Proof in polychrome enamelled ceramic with rotating decoration and richly enhanced with kiln-fired gold. Monogrammed R. B. (with interlaced letters) under the base. Height: 21cm - Diameter: 27cm 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.