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French Mid-Century Organic Modern Terra Cotta Sculpture / Vase, Georges Jouve

$2,875
£2,196.80
€2,626.38
CA$4,164.07
A$4,263.45
CHF 2,421.52
MX$54,523.83
NOK 27,855.49
SEK 28,945.55
DKK 19,632.47

About the Item

A Rare and Elegant French Midcentury Organic Modern Sculpture / Vase or Vessel in White Terra Cotta in the style of Georges Jouve. The piece presents a daring form that is sensuous, compelling, dramatic, free-form and hand-made. The interior of the vessel has been hand painted a medium gray. Dimensions: H 15.5 x W 15.5 x D 4.5” Additional References: Constantin Brancusi, Yves Mohy, Pierre Szekely, Les 2 Potiers, Gustave Tiffoche, Remi Bonhert. Decorative objects, Tableware, Piece Unique.
  • Similar to:
    Georges Jouve (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960-1970
  • Condition:
    Refinished. The sculpture has been cleaned.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FRO_51stDibs: LU793542542922

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