Vintage French Stoneware Vase with Sculptural Twisted Handles, 1970s

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A solid, earthy piece, straight from the kilns of French ceramic tradition. The robust body is enveloped in a runny … Read more A solid, earthy piece, straight from the kilns of French ceramic tradition. The robust body is enveloped in a runny glaze in caramel and brown tones, typical of flammé stoneware—a technique that requires high temperatures and reveals unique patterns with each firing. The sinuous, almost baroque handles give it a sculptural presence. The handwritten inscription "Val-André" refers to the coastal village of the same name in Brittany, suggesting a past linked to vacations, the sea, and local artisanal production. with the original seal still intact, this jug is more than decorative: it is a warm testament to French ceramic savoir-faire of the 1970s.

Origin: France (Pléneuf-Val-André, Brittany)
Date: 1970s (estimated)
Manufacture: Molded and high-temperature glazed stoneware (grand feu), with handwritten signature and original seal “Véritable Grès Flammé”
Craftsman: Unknown
Materials: Glazed stoneware
Dimensions: approx. 15 cm high × 12 cm wide
Condition: Excellent overall condition. Well-preserved glaze, with minor signs of age consistent with artisanal manufacture. See less