This is a vintage, hand-painted terracotta figurine, a traditionalSanton de Provencefigure from southeastern France. It stands 10.5 inches tall and is mounted on a small wooden base signed "H. Cavasse" in black cursive.
The figurine depicts a man, likely a Provençal villager, dressed as a grape harvester (vendangeur). He is wearing a blue jacket, a white shirt, and light gray corduroy pants, with a black beret on his head. He carries a large, horn-shaped basket, known as ahotte à vendangeorhod, on his right shoulder, which was traditionally used to collect grapes during the harvest.
Height: 10-in Width: 4.0-in Depth: 3.5-in
The Cavasse workshop, founded by Henri and Suzanne Cavasse in Aix-en-Provence in 1965, is known for creating these classic folk art figures. The piece is in good vintage condition, with minimal signs of age and wear.
