Modern Tea Service by Grandjean-Jourdan for Vallauris, 1955, Set of 5

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An elegant modernist tea service designed by Grandjean-Jourdan for Vallauris in the 1950s.
Each piece features a remarkable trompe-l'œil wood-effect … Read more An elegant modernist tea service designed by Grandjean-Jourdan for Vallauris in the 1950s.
Each piece features a remarkable trompe-l'œil wood-effect decoration, enlivened by a vibrant turquoise interior glaze, typical of the Riviera style and the post-war revival of French art ceramics.

This interplay of contrasts between rustic materials and colorful modernity evokes both nature and Mediterranean joy. Grandjean-Jourdan, a major figure in Vallauris, belongs to the lineage of workshops frequented by Picasso, Capron, and Madoura, blending artisanal expertise with bold design.

The set includes:
2 large cups and saucers
1 teapot with lid
1 sugar bowl with lid
1 milk jug
Pieces stamped Vallauris on the reverse.

In excellent original condition.

A rare and decorative set, perfect for a collection of 1950s French ceramics or a table with retro-chic charm.

Dimensions:
Cup: 10.5 cm x 11.5 cm (4" x 4.5")
Cup Height: 8 cm (3.14")

Saucer: 17 cm (6.7")

Teapot:
Height: 22 cm (8.5")
Width: 18 cm (7")

Sugar Bowl:
Height: 11 cm (4.2")
Width: 11.5 cm (4.5")

Milk Jug:
Height: 13 cm (5")
Width: 11.5 cm (4.5") This piece has an attribution mark,
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