pls help me identify the maker

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Looks like there is more than one Sicard......Jacques, Frederick   

Also came across more hits using Vallauris Sicard, this being one......

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/cicada-art-pottery-vase-sicard-signed-vallauris

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Noticed that some of these pieces have place names. Could your AVI be AVIGNONET ?

http://www.frenchconnections.co.uk/en/guideatoz/city/starts-with-a

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You all have my curiosity so high I am taking it to the library today, with the info you have given and perhaps a good book I will find out finally

I sincerely thank all of you and if I find out anything I'll let you know--pls if you still find more pls post I'll have my lap top at the library with me.

[sapphire]

Looks like there is more than one Sicard......Jacques, Frederick   

Also came across more hits using Vallauris Sicard, this being one......

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/cicada-art-pottery-vase-sicard-signed-vallauris

** just came across a Louis as well

http://everythingprovence.com/potsicardcicadaflowerholder.html

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just so you know the library was a bust, the librarian gave me the kovel book of antiques but I did have a good day on the board with all kinds of good answers to my pottery

I appreciate it