Hand mirror- Vallauris - Stoneware - Signed but not recognized.

Handheld ceramic mirror from Vallauris – 1960s

Very beautiful and original handheld mirror in French ceramic dating likely from the 1960s.

This piece stands out for its circular shape combined with a long ceramic handle, its significant chamotte-textured surface, and its particularly graphic decor in tones of brown, earth, deep blue and light gray.

The treatment of the material and the incised decorations evoke certain works by Vallauris ceramists from the 1950s-1960s.

The exact attribution remains to be determined. Several connections are possible with creations by Boris Kassianoff, Albert Thiry, Mithé Espelt, or Les Argonautes. Ceramic handheld mirrors from the 1960s are notably documented under the names Boris Kassianoff and Albert Thiry.

A mark or incised inscription is present on the reverse, but its readability is difficult due to the strongly textured surface of the ceramic. It is photographed in the listing so that collectors and specialists can examine it.

This is therefore a particularly interesting piece for a Vallauris ceramic enthusiast, 20th-century art, and French design of the 1960s.

Details:

Total height: about 30 cm
Circular mirror with ceramic handle
Ceramic with strong texture / chamotte earth
Decor in brown, earth, deep blue and light gray
Mark or incised inscription on the reverse, difficult to read
Estimated era: 1960s
French production, probably Vallauris
Excellent condition, no breakage or apparent restoration
The mirror will be packed with the utmost care to ensure secure shipping.
Very carefully prepared professional packaging.

IMPORTANT: attribution to a specific artist is not asserted. The names Boris Kassianoff, Albert Thiry, Mithé Espelt and Les Argonautes are mentioned only as attribution leads due to similarities in style, material, and period. The buyer can appreciate the piece and the photographed mark for themselves.