Vintage French Ceramic Pitcher by Alexandre Kostanda, 1960s

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French vintage ceramic pitcher by alexandre kostanda, vallauris, france (circa 1960s). In his trademark natural clay and rustic style, kostanda … Read more French vintage ceramic pitcher by alexandre kostanda, vallauris, france (circa 1960s). In his trademark natural clay and rustic style, kostanda created beautifully original vessels, such as vases, pitchers and pots which were both utilitarian and stunning works of art. Tactile and visually alluring, these pieces are collected internationally by devotees of kostanda, one of the founders of the accolay workshops. This piece is a hand-thrown pitcher (or vase) which demonstrates his synthesis of rustic mediterranean craft and modernist sensibility. The globular body is divided into panels, each bearing a different incised motif. There is crosshatching, angular labyrinths, and stylised plant forms all rendered with his confident hand. A rich iron-brown glaze saturates the tall neck and shoulder, giving way to a pale cream-white slip on the body that allows the deeply carved decoration to read with clarity and depth. In very good overall condition. Signed on the underside: 'a. Kostanda, vallauris'. Dimensions : h 23 cm / 9.1" w 12.5 cm / 4.9" d 11.5 cm / 4.5" See less