RENÉ BUTHAUD (1886–1986) – FRANCE CRUÈGE DE FORCEVILLE COLLECTION The Three Odalisques A cylindrical vase on a foot ring, with a wide, ring-shaped neck that tapers at the base. Glazed ceramic piece; the title motif wraps around the vase, rendered in polychrome on a crackled green background. Monogrammed “R.B.” beneath the base. Height: 19 cm Provenance: France Cruège de Forceville; a close friend of the artist who served as her wedding witness; 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-based ceramicist; she is a recognized specialist, CNE expert, and collector of his work. Bibliography and related works: - *Mobilier et Décoration* – October 1928. This work is comparable to the piece reproduced on page 207. - Jacqueline du Pasquier – Céramique de René Buthaud – Catalog of the eponymous exhibition held at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Bordeaux, 1976. Published by the museum, Bordeaux, 1976. This work is similar to the piece reproduced on page 91.