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A Rare Pair of Candelabras in "Fat Lava", by Marius Giuge Vallauris - 1960s
$2,674.67per set
£1,990.74per set
€2,250per set
CA$3,709.49per set
A$3,993.61per set
CHF 2,138.66per set
MX$48,121.56per set
NOK 26,983.90per set
SEK 24,694.63per set
DKK 17,149.16per set
About the Item
This pair of 37 cm high three-light candelabras features scrolls at the top and base of the shaft, constructed directly as a base in a "water foam" design.
The white color of these models is dotted with black alveoli that contrast with the clear enamel. The technique used to achieve this effect was to add chemical compounds to the enamel. Depending on the chosen dosage, this created variations in the size and depth of the craters.
This decoration, invented by Marius Giuge, inspired the "Fat Lava" ceramics, very popular in Germany in the late 1960s and 1970s.
An iconic example of Marius Giuge's production in the 1960s and 1970s, the pair is signed 3 times under each piece: MARIUS GIUGE – VALLAURIS stamp on each foot.
Marius Giuge, a key figure in Vallauris (1909-1980), lived through the post-war boom years with classic forms and glazes that bordered on kitsch. He inherited the expertise of his father, Philippe, who lived in Vallauris and learned the pottery trade from him.
In 1947, he opened his own workshop. He initially worked on traditional products before converting to decorative ceramics. An excellent artisan potter, his workshops prospered.
In the late 1960s, he developed his famous "water foam" decoration, created by adding chemicals to the glaze to create variations in the size and depth of the craters. This decoration, applied to large pieces with shapes inspired by Greek antiquities, is emblematic of his production. It was followed in West Germany by the industrialized factories of the post-war period, which in turn developed "Fat Lava."
In 1975, Marius Giuge passed on his workshop to his daughter, also a ceramist, thus perpetuating a family tradition. Facing the consequences of the oil crisis, the workshop closed permanently in 1980 (the date of Marius Giuge's death).
- Creator:Marius Giuge (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)Diameter: 7.88 in (20 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Brutalist (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:MOUGINS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10660247330142
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