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Ceramic pitcher with embossed hand-painted flowers
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A charming glazed ceramic pitcher with a generous floral relief decoration, a piece full of freshness that recaptures the joyful and colorful aesthetic of 1950s and 1960s tableware. Its perfectly rounded silhouette is particularly well-executed. The globular body rises towards a slightly tapered neck, then opens into a softly undulating rim, while the large pink handle follows the curve of the body. Standing at approximately 18 cm tall, the pitcher boasts beautiful proportions and an immediate decorative presence. Its entire personality lies in its elaborate relief decoration. Large pink flowers, modeled directly onto the ceramic, stand out from the ivory surface, accompanied by green foliage and a scattering of small flowers running beneath the neck. The pink and green hues extend delicately onto the neck and around the handle, featuring the characteristic gradients found in mid-20th century decorative ceramics. The decoration was hand-painted, as indicated by the "Hand Painted" mark on the underside of the base. This manual intervention gives the flowers their color variations and small details, with each petal highlighted by stronger strokes that accentuate the relief. This exuberant floral aesthetic, combining modeling, pastel colors, and a glossy glaze, was truly successful in 1950s and 1960s interiors. After the more austere pre-war decades, home decor willingly rediscovered color, flowers, and generous forms. This pitcher fully belongs to that world. It has retained a very good overall condition. The ceramic remains vibrant, the floral decoration retains its colors and relief, while the handle and the undulating rim show beautiful integrity. The marks visible on the underside of the base naturally correspond to the contact and use of the piece over time. Formerly intended for the table, this pitcher can naturally retain its original function, but its shape and decoration also make it a very lovely vase. A few fresh or dried flowers are enough to extend the ceramic's floral motif and turn it into a true decorative element.
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- Brand: Céramique européenne
- Style: Floral
- Colour: Ivoire
- Period: 1950s-1960s
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CategoryDecorative ObjectsConditionVery goodColorsPink, Green, White, PurpleMaterialCeramicStyleMid Century ModernSeller locationSaint symphorien des bois, FranceDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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ProfessionalSaint symphorien des bois, FranceOn Whoppah since August 2026 • 2 sales