Malicorne - Emile Tessier - Vase - Earthenware - Gargoulette

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A white Mid-Century Modern faience gargoulette vase from Malicorne, France, designed by Émile Tessier (1950–1960), measuring 25 cm high, 20 cm wide and 20 cm deep, in good used condition with a small chip.

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Beautiful and characteristic piece of French quality ceramics from the famous Émile Tessier workshop in Malicorne-sur-Sarthe. This white, glazed faience vase (also referred to as a 'gargoulette') is an exemplar of Tessier's unique style: a perfect balance between traditional forms and modernist, sculptural details.
The vase stands out for its rich decoration of hand-formed ceramic spirals around the body and the complex, double-turn handles that evoke braided rope. The glaze has the typical milky-white, soft shine for which the workshop is known.

The vase is missing a small chip (see photo) otherwise in pristine condition.
Of course this vase will be carefully packaged and shipped worldwide.

Beautiful and characteristic piece of French quality ceramics from the famous Émile Tessier workshop in Malicorne-sur-Sarthe. This white, glazed faience vase (also referred to as a 'gargoulette') is an exemplar of Tessier's unique style: a perfect balance between traditional forms and modernist, sculptural details.
The vase stands out for its rich decoration of hand-formed ceramic spirals around the body and the complex, double-turn handles that evoke braided rope. The glaze has the typical milky-white, soft shine for which the workshop is known.

The vase is missing a small chip (see photo) otherwise in pristine condition.
Of course this vase will be carefully packaged and shipped worldwide.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Malicorne-sur-Sarthe
Title additional information
Gargoulette
Country of origin
France
Designer/artist/maker
Emile Tessier
Material
Earthenware
Style
Mid-century modern
Manufacturer/brand
Malicorne
Colour
White
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
25 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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