Taperstick - Ceramic - Photophore
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Ceramic photophore/bougeoir from France, circa 1950s–1970s, black glazed ceramic with a baluster body and geometric openwork housing an inner candle cup, attributed monogram to Jean Marais and Vallauris origin, dimensions 18.5 × 11 × 9 cm, in excellent condition with only minor signs of wear.
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Jean Marais – Vallauris
Bougeoir / photophore en céramique émaillée noire
Circa 1950–1970
Monogram beneath attributed to Jean Marais, production from Vallauris.
Model with a baluster body in dark ceramic with a hammered texture, featuring a geometric openwork opening revealing an inner dish intended to hold a candle.
The piece is distinguished by:
its sculptural ring handle,
its stylized pouring spout,
and its architectural neck evoking Vallauris's modernist explorations in the 1950s–1970s.
Deep black enamel with brown-metallic reflections.
Beautiful sculptural presence, between ritual object, modernist lantern, and functional sculpture.
Very beautiful decorative piece representative of the post-war Vallauris spirit.
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Package weight with packing: 1 kilo
Jean Marais – Vallauris
Bougeoir / photophore en céramique émaillée noire
Circa 1950–1970
Monogram beneath attributed to Jean Marais, production from Vallauris.
Model with a baluster body in dark ceramic with a hammered texture, featuring a geometric openwork opening revealing an inner dish intended to hold a candle.
The piece is distinguished by:
its sculptural ring handle,
its stylized pouring spout,
and its architectural neck evoking Vallauris's modernist explorations in the 1950s–1970s.
Deep black enamel with brown-metallic reflections.
Beautiful sculptural presence, between ritual object, modernist lantern, and functional sculpture.
Very beautiful decorative piece representative of the post-war Vallauris spirit.
The images are part of the description
Make up your own opinion based on the photos
Careful and trackable shipping by postal service
Package weight with packing: 1 kilo
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Photophore
Country of origin
France
Material
Ceramic
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
18.5 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
9 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
