Mid 20th Century French Black Ceramic Mid-Century Modern Vallauris Amphora

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This mid 20th century Mid-Century Modern Vallauris amphora from France is glazed in black and hand-painted with a riot of … Read more This mid 20th century Mid-Century Modern Vallauris amphora from France is glazed in black and hand-painted with a riot of garden flowers, with gilt-edged twin handles. The enamel-like flowers in red, yellow, blue and green stand out against the dark glaze, and the gold trim sharpens the silhouette. Vallauris, on the French Riviera, became a center of ceramic production in the mid 20th century, drawing potters and painters to its kilns. Signs of age are consistent with its years and part of its quiet appeal. It rewards a closer look and adds depth to a curated collection or a quiet vignette. See less