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Marius Bessone Vallauris Mid-Century Sculptural Art Pottery Vase

Name: Marius Bessone Vallauris Mid-Century Sculptural Art Pottery Vase
Brand: Marius Bessone
Rating: 5 (188 reviews)

$1,347.98

£990

€1,207.27

CA$1,914.09

A$1,959.78

CHF 1,113.10

MX$25,062.92

NOK 12,804.31

SEK 13,305.38

DKK 9,024.44

About the Item

A very stylish and unusual French mid-century organic sculptural lava glazed vase 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 vase is certainly striking both in its design and its large size. It has a distinctive sculptural form with sweeping handles supporting an angled, almost toppling body, and is decorated in matt grey lava glazes interspersed with black and brown ‘burnt’ elements. The glaze incorporates unique abstract patterning set in black outline in matt tones of blue, yellow, pink, green and orange with contrasting glossy orange glazed elements. The patterns vary on both sides of the vase providing opportunity to alternate the display of the piece. The vase 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 and use and with a small surface glaze chip to one corner on the base which certainly does not detract.

Creator:
Marius Bessone (Artist)
Dimensions:
Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)Width: 8.47 in (21.5 cm)Depth: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Ceramic,Glazed,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Mid-20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. In good overall condition with light wear associated with age and use and with a small surface glaze chip to one corner on the base which certainly does not detract.
Seller Location:
Bishop's Stortford, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: TC251101stDibs: LU1328248047242

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