French Studio Ceramic, Contemporary 'Sandstone' Stoneware Sculpture, Rectangle Vase | 1980s - 1990s
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THE ITEM This richly detailed yet simply silhouetted studio ceramic sculpture is a work of contemporary French design.
Featured is a strong composition and fusion of techniques upon the clay as well as within the glaze. From the Sgrafitto-like etched accents, print impression to the clay to the layers of glaze which have been brush-painted and dripped. The colour palette is a harmonious blend of earth tones. The colours range across a spectrum of browns with some emphasised in a metallic tint and extends into the glossy Red Earth hues.
The sculpture features a combination of design influences from the Modernist celebration of functional form to the Brutalist ' celebration of raw materials. Crafted with a centralised reservoir, this piece is well suited to function as an Ikebana and indeed, both the form and colours hint at Japanese Raku pottery.
CONDITION Excellent. There is mild use wear in the form of movement marks on the underside of the base that is commensurate with the age of the piece. Mentioned for completeness: There is a hairline fracture on the underside of the base, however, this is from the crafting process and not damage or defect, it is also not visible when the piece is upright and on display. Please refer to photographs as they form part of the condition report. The piece is signed towards the base of one side panel.
MEASUREMENTS Height: c. 5.5" / 14 cm tall (from base to tallest point) x c. 3.5" / 8.8 cm width (across widest point). Depth: c. 2" / 5.1 cm (from front to back). Unpackaged weight: c. 0.5 kg / 500 g
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Vallauris, France, FPP by Jean Rossignol and Jean Calvas, Picasso Inspired Sculptural Vase | 1960s
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THE ITEM This beautiful and undulating work of 1960s contemporary design is by ceramics studio FPP (Faiences et Poteries Provençales) of Vallauris, France. The studio was a collaboration between two ceramists Jean Rossignol and Jean Calvas-Blanchon.
Artistic ceramics began to emerge from Vallauris from the end of the 19th century and was elevated further by the arrival of Picasso from 1948. This form of this particular piece is inspired by contemporary, often Cubist designs from Picasso around this time. From the asymmetrically positioned handles to the softly exaggerated curves, this piece shows off a multitude of sharp silhouettes which are only accentuated by the free-flowing semi-matte Tan glaze.
CONDITION Excellent. No chips, cracks or repairs. There is mild wear in the form of movement marks on the underside of the base that is commensurable with age. Please see photographs as they form part of the condition report. The underside of the vase bears the inscription 'FPP, Vallauris, France, N15'
MEASUREMENTS Height: c. 10.2" / 26 cm. Rim: c. 4.9" / 12.5 cm diameter (widest point) x c. 3.9" / 10 cm. Base diameter: c. 3" / 7.6 cm x c. 2.8" / 7 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 1.0 kg / 935 g
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A BIT OF HISTORY Vallauris Pottery Ceramics have always been part of the Vallauris region, however, artistic ceramics began to emerge from Vallauris from the end of the 19th century notably thanks to the Massier family. Other famous names include Delphin and Jérôme introduced coloured enamels and metallic pigments into their ceramics. The region's reputation was elevated further by the arrival of Picasso from 1948.
FPP (Faiences et Poteries Provençales) was founded c. 1950 by Jean Rossignol and Jean Calvas-Blanchon, the studio would produce ceramic art ware until its closure in 1967. Art ware produced ranged from using the traditional methods such as 'terres vernissées which often included touches of Art Deco style, through to more Modern, contemporary designs inspired by the likes of Picasso and experimentation with the popular Lava glaze decors.
Daum 'Fleur de Coloquinte' French Art Nouveau Satin Cameo Glass Vase | c. 1900s, Antique
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THE ITEM This exceptional work of French Art Nouveau cameo glass is by one of the most prominent glassworks Daum, based in the city of Nancy (1878 - present). The Daum studio creates their art in crystal and remains as one of the only studios who use the pâte de verre process for art glass and crystal sculptures.
Designed and crafted in the 1900s, the form and glowing ethereal palette of this piece is a rare combination that has made it a feature in the dedicated book "Daum - Maitres Verriers" by Edita Denoel, (Edita S.A. Lausanne, 1980, p. 61). The base colour palette is composed of cool and faintly opalescent pale blue tones, which has been overlaid with the tactile golden-hued Zucchini leaves, stems, flower buds and tendrils in high relief.
CONDITION Excellent. No chips, cracks or repairs. There is mild wear to the surface that is commensurate with the age of the piece. Please refer to photos as they form part of the condition report. The vase bears the Daum Nancy signature with the Croix de Lorraine mark.
MEASUREMENTS Height c. 9.8" / 25 cm by c. 3.9" / 10 cm diameter (across widest point). Rim (opening) diameter: c. 2.4" / 6.2 cm. Base diameter: c. 3" / 7.7 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 0.8 kg / 825 gm.
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A BIT OF HISTORY Founded in 1878 by Jean Daum, the studio rose to prominence during the Art Nouveau and Art Deco period (1890 - 1910, 1908 - 1935), capturing the attention and imagination of collectors all over the world. Daum would exhibit at Paris International Exhibition in 1889, a pivotal event which marked the birth of the French Art Nouveau movement. With leading artists such as Henri Berge, Almaric Walter, Charles Schneider and Jacques Gruber, the studio would go on to win their first ‘Grand Prix’ in 1900.
The studio continued its ascent to international fame around this time, which further elevated when they began to create their art with pâte-de-verre, a glass-making technique first used over five thousand years ago in the early world. Fueled by international success, the studio would broaden their range to glass art objects and enter into a period of phenomenal development. The studio revolutionised techniques by experimenting with materials such as acids, colour powders, fluorine hydrogen and enamel. Collaboration with leading designers was also a common aspect of Daum's exploration and creativity, working with names such as Louis Majorelle, Eugene Galles, Emile Wirts and Salvador Dali.
Today, Daum is well known for creating pieces in high quality, crystal glass.
