Large Ceramic Cylinder Vase by Les Argonautes, Vallauris, 1960s

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This large vase from the 1960s, made by the Les Argonautes workshop (Isabelle Ferlay (1917-2009) and Frédérique Bourguet (1925-1997)) perfectly … Read more This large vase from the 1960s, made by the Les Argonautes workshop (Isabelle Ferlay (1917-2009) and Frédérique Bourguet (1925-1997)) perfectly embodies the aesthetic of 20th century French ceramic design, combining organic textures and contrasting finishes.

The vase is cylindrical and slender in shape.
The lower part is covered with a speckled white-gray enamel, providing a smooth surface.
The upper part features a textured brown enamelling with relief-engraved patterns, evoking plant stems or abstract shapes, adding a sculptural effect.

The vase is signed under its base "the argonauts"

Each Argonauts piece is unique, characterized by distinct shaping and enamelling techniques.
The influence of the brutalist and wabi-sabi movements is felt in the contrast between smooth and textured surfaces.

The Argonauts Workshop:
The Les Argonautes workshop, founded in 1953 in Vallauris, is recognized for its ceramic creations with refined shapes and patterns inspired by nature. He is part of the tradition of the post-war ceramic revival, alongside other influential ceramists such as Georges Jouve or Jacques and Dani Ruelland. This piece has an attribution mark,
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