Jean Austruy. - Pitcher - Pottery
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Three-piece brutalist earthenware set by Jean Austruy (Vallauris), France, circa 1960, in purple and black with a red-brown, textured glaze, comprising a pitcher with a distinctive handle, a lidded terrine with a broad geometric handle, and a matching mill with a fully ceramic pestle; in fair condition with heavy use and possible missing small parts, measures about 21 cm high and 35 cm across.
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Jean Austruy (Vallauris) - 3-piece brutalist ceramic set - France, circa 1960
Description:
Characteristic, three-piece studio ceramic set by the renowned French potter Jean Austruy (Vallauris). Executed in his recognizable mid-century brutalist style. The pieces stand out for their deep, geometric sgraffito reliefs and a red-brown with anthracite, textured glaze.
High-quality French art pottery
The set consists of:
1. Pitcher / Jug: With a distinctly shaped handle.
2. Terrine / Pot with lid: Equipped with a wide, geometric handle.
3. Mortar with pestle: Matching small dish with a fully ceramic pestle.
Jean Austruy (Vallauris) - 3-piece brutalist ceramic set - France, circa 1960
Description:
Characteristic, three-piece studio ceramic set by the renowned French potter Jean Austruy (Vallauris). Executed in his recognizable mid-century brutalist style. The pieces stand out for their deep, geometric sgraffito reliefs and a red-brown with anthracite, textured glaze.
High-quality French art pottery
The set consists of:
1. Pitcher / Jug: With a distinctly shaped handle.
2. Terrine / Pot with lid: Equipped with a wide, geometric handle.
3. Mortar with pestle: Matching small dish with a fully ceramic pestle.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Pottery
Manufacturer/brand
Jean Austruy.
Country of origin
France
Style
Mid-century modern
Colour
Black, Purple
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
21 cm
Width
35 cm
Diameter
35 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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