Vintage Vallauris Art Pottery Vase – Seafoam Glaze with Gilt Snail Handles | France, 1960s
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Manufacturer / Origin: Vallauris Art Pottery, South of France
Authenticity: Signed with the incised "Vallauris" script and maker's mark on the base.
Epoch: 1960s / Early 1970s
Style: Mid-Century Modern / French Art Pottery / Eklektik Elegance
Materials: Ceramic / Earthenware, multi-layered fat lava foam glaze, gold leaf/gilt finish
Color Palette: Deep Turquoise / Seafoam Green / Brilliant Gold
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The vibrant, glossy foam glaze is beautifully preserved with deep color depth. The extravagant gold-plated snail-shaped handles and the gilt base rim show full luster with minimal, age-appropriate wear. No chips, cracks, or restorations. Inside is perfectly clean.
A striking and highly decorative example of mid-century French ceramic art: This original amphora-shaped vase hails from the legendary pottery hub of Vallauris, France.
The piece is a testament to the creative freedom of post-war French pottery, showcasing a magnificent, textured "Écume de Mer" (seafoam) fat lava glaze in rich shades of turquoise and deep teal. The artistic highlight, however, is the pair of sculptural, hand-formed handles shaped like stylized snails, entirely finished in a brilliant, reflective gold glaze that creates a stunning contrast with the organic, cool tones of the ceramic body.
With its classic Mediterranean amphora silhouette combined with whimsical Hollywood Regency glam, this verified Vallauris piece serves as a sophisticated statement object, whether holding a minimalist bouquet or standing alone as a sculptural highlight on a vintage sideboard.
A verified and remarkably well-preserved collector's piece from the golden era of French art pottery
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CondizioneEccellenteColoriMulti coloreMaterialeCeramicaNumero di articoli1Altezza30 cmLarghezza20 cmProfondità20 cm