Aix De Provence Santons Richard Clay Sculpture of a Grape Harvester and His Ladder

These charming figures of local French Provençal life were made first back in 1968 by a man and his wife. He would model the clay figures and she would sew the traditional clothing. The pieces became popular collectables with tourists of the region and the art form in continued by their son today.
Now, on their website, they only make small figures (5-7cm) without the details of these 30cm pieces.
This one of a man returning from his olive grove with his harvest in a basket and ladder behind. Signed by artist on base.