Jean de Lespinasse - Pitcher - Ceramic - Imposing - 28 cm in height

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Imposing glazed ceramic pitcher by Jean de Lespinasse from France, dating to the 1960s, 28 cm high with a 12 cm neck diameter and 17 cm body width, in excellent condition with only minor signs of wear.

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Imposing glazed ceramic jug, made by Jean de Lespinasse (1896-1979), in the 1960s.
This famous French ceramicist created Socfra with his wife in the 1940s.
He crossed paths with Roger Capron, Robert Picault, and Georges Tardieu, from whom he drew inspiration for his creations.
His workshops were located in the south of France (Nice, Sainte Maxime, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and Vallauris).
After his death, all of his production ceased.
His creations are stamped JDL, and a number corresponds to the catalogue number in which the object in question appeared.
Dimensions: 28 x 12 (diameter at the neck) x 17 cm (diameter at the middle of the jug).
Weight: 1.46 kg.

Imposing glazed ceramic jug, made by Jean de Lespinasse (1896-1979), in the 1960s.
This famous French ceramicist created Socfra with his wife in the 1940s.
He crossed paths with Roger Capron, Robert Picault, and Georges Tardieu, from whom he drew inspiration for his creations.
His workshops were located in the south of France (Nice, Sainte Maxime, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and Vallauris).
After his death, all of his production ceased.
His creations are stamped JDL, and a number corresponds to the catalogue number in which the object in question appeared.
Dimensions: 28 x 12 (diameter at the neck) x 17 cm (diameter at the middle of the jug).
Weight: 1.46 kg.

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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Imposing - 28 cm in height
Material
Ceramic
Manufacturer/brand
Jean de Lespinasse
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
28 cm
Width
17 cm
Diameter
12 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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Objects sold
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