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Ceramic tile by Roland Zobel, Les Cyclades, 1960s.

$702.92
£522.22
€590
CA$974.63
A$1,048.14
CHF 560.44
MX$12,640.22
NOK 7,087.15
SEK 6,457.30
DKK 4,496.78

About the Item

Stylized sun face motif with cloisonné black outlines and matte glazes in terracotta, black, and celadon. Original wood frame. A characteristic example of Mid-Century Mediterranean Modernism, related to the works of Jean Derval and Roger Capron. Roland Zobel, son of the renowned Martinican writer Joseph Zobel (author of Rue Case-Nègres), trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Bourges and later at the International School of Ceramics in Faenza, Italy. He founded Les Cyclades pottery in Générargues, near Anduze, before creating La Poterie de la Madeleine in 1987, where he helped revive the traditional Anduze vase. Deeply rooted in Mediterranean culture, Zobel’s work celebrates the sun, myth, and nature through a poetic bestiary inspired by ancient legends. Over the years, he also guided and supported many potters, ceramicists, and artisans in the region, leaving a lasting imprint on contemporary French ceramic art.
  • Creator:
    Roland Zobel (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Marinha Grande, PT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8185247500442

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