Vase - Ceramic - Mid-Century Modern-France






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Handmade ceramic vase from France in Mid-Century Modern style, dating to 1950–1960, measuring 31 cm high by 19 cm wide and 19 cm deep, with good used condition and light age-related marks.
Description from the seller
Splendid handcrafted ceramic vase made by hand, a superb example of twentieth-century French manufacturing (Vallauris / Accolay style). This artifact stands out for its excellent craftsmanship and the richness of its decorative details. Embellished with a vibrant multicolour glaze, it displays earthy shades of green, blue, and brown skillfully layered over a textured surface.
The silhouette, defined by the flared neck and the rounded body, is sculptural and balanced, capable of catching the light thanks to the reflections of the variegated glaze.
The vase is very heavy, solid, and tactile, testifying to the thickness and quality of the clay used in the craftsmanship of the period.
The central section is surrounded by an elaborate raised arch pattern that lends depth and visual rhythm, recalling the charm of traditional French and Mediterranean pottery.
Bottom with exposed clay on the rim, typical of the wheel-throwing workmanship of the era. Unsigned, like much of the production of these workshops.
Dimensions: 31 x 19 cm approximately.
In excellent vintage condition, intact and free of chips or restorations. Normal and slight signs of time that testify to its authenticity.
Note for collectors: An identical specimen to this one is currently cataloged on the prestigious international mid-century modern platform 1stDibs with a valuation of over €450. Production year: 20th Century.
Splendid handcrafted ceramic vase made by hand, a superb example of twentieth-century French manufacturing (Vallauris / Accolay style). This artifact stands out for its excellent craftsmanship and the richness of its decorative details. Embellished with a vibrant multicolour glaze, it displays earthy shades of green, blue, and brown skillfully layered over a textured surface.
The silhouette, defined by the flared neck and the rounded body, is sculptural and balanced, capable of catching the light thanks to the reflections of the variegated glaze.
The vase is very heavy, solid, and tactile, testifying to the thickness and quality of the clay used in the craftsmanship of the period.
The central section is surrounded by an elaborate raised arch pattern that lends depth and visual rhythm, recalling the charm of traditional French and Mediterranean pottery.
Bottom with exposed clay on the rim, typical of the wheel-throwing workmanship of the era. Unsigned, like much of the production of these workshops.
Dimensions: 31 x 19 cm approximately.
In excellent vintage condition, intact and free of chips or restorations. Normal and slight signs of time that testify to its authenticity.
Note for collectors: An identical specimen to this one is currently cataloged on the prestigious international mid-century modern platform 1stDibs with a valuation of over €450. Production year: 20th Century.
