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Marius Bessone Vallauris Mid-Century Sculptural Art Pottery Pitcher
$1,261.34
£925
€1,074.10
CA$1,738.06
A$1,910.56
CHF 1,003.03
MX$22,717.88
NOK 12,881.22
SEK 11,733.40
DKK 8,025.25
About the Item
A very stylish and unusual French mid-century organic sculptural lava glazed pitcher by renowned ceramicist Marius Bessone (French, 1929-2001).
Based in Vallauris, an enclave of some of the finest French artisans including Pablo Picasso, Bessone gained a reputation as one of the iconic figures of 20th century French ceramic design. He was born into ceramics and followed a family tradition producing unique and distinctively styled pieces using his favored combinations of textured glazes combined with colorful abstract patterns. His work was exhibited widely and won numerous awards and today has become increasingly collectable.
This earthenware pitcher is certainly striking both in its design and its large size. It has a traditional sculptural conical form with a pinched neck and widening top with a small formed pouring spout. A think round flat top pouring handle is applied to the lower body. The pitcher is decorated in matt grey lava glazes interspersed with black and brown ‘burnt’ elements. The glaze incorporates a unique abstract stylised design of a figure leading a goat set in black outline in matt tones of blue, yellow, pink, green with contrasting glossy red glazed elements. In the style of Pol Chambost the inner pitcher is decorated in bright contrasting yellow glazes. The pitcher is signed Bessone Vallauris to the base.
Provenance: One of a small collection of mid-century French art pottery. Acquired from the UK Art Market.
In good overall condition with light wear associated with age.
- Creator:Marius Bessone (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 11.23 in (28.5 cm)Diameter: 5.91 in (15 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Mid-20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bishop s Stortford, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: TC251091stDibs: LU1328248047112
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