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Mid-20th Century French Studio Pottery Vase – Stylised Fish Form. A distinctive mid-20th century French studio pottery vase featuring a stylised fish form. Combining functional ceramic craftsmanship with sculptural expression, this piece stands equally as a decorative artwork and a vessel. The composition suggests a fish-like figure, with a pronounced head, rounded body, and an abstract crest or dorsal fin rising from the top. Subtle modeling defines the facial features, while the flowing contours create a sense of movement. The sculptural approach reflects the experimental spirit of mid-century studio ceramics. The surface is enhanced by a complex, multi-tonal glaze blending earthy greys, muted reds, purples, and ochre-yellow accents. Natural speckling and gentle glaze variations enrich the texture and depth, emphasizing its handmade character. Created in France during the mid-20th century, this piece reflects the individuality and artistic freedom associated with studio pottery production of the period. An incised maker’s mark is visible on the base, confirming its handmade origin. The exact artist attribution remains undocumented. Very good vintage condition with no visible cracks or repairs. Minor surface variations consistent with the firing process and handcrafted production. Photos are an integral part of the description and reflect the exact condition of the item. Exact artist unknown; attributable to French studio pottery of the period. Height: 29.2 cm (11.5 in). Width: 12.5 cm (4.9 in). Depth: 12.5 cm (4.9 in). Studio pottery fish vase, French ceramic art, sculptural fish vase, mid century ceramics, handmade pottery, glazed ceramic fish, modernist ceramic sculpture, vintage French pottery, art pottery, collectible ceramics, figurative ceramic vase, 20th century studio ware. #studiopottery #frenchceramics #midcenturyart #fishvase #ceramicsculpture #artpottery #vintageceramic #modernistdesign #collectibleceramics #figurativeceramic. Vase Poisson en Céramique de Studio Français XXe Siècle. Vase de studio français du milieu du XXe siècle présentant une forme stylisée de poisson. Cette pièce associe savoir-faire céramique et expression sculpturale, se situant à la frontière entre objet utilitaire et ouvre décorative. La composition évoque clairement un poisson, avec une tête marquée, un corps arrondi et un élément abstrait évoquant une nageoire dorsale. Le modelage subtil suggère les traits sans surcharge, tandis que les lignes fluides apportent une impression de mouvement. L’ensemble reflète l’esprit expérimental propre aux ateliers de céramique du XXe siècle. La glaçure polychrome combine des gris terreux, des rouges atténués, des nuances violacées et des accents ocre-jaune. Les mouchetures naturelles et variations de cuisson renforcent la richesse de surface et le caractère artisanal. Réalisé en France au milieu du XXe siècle, ce vase s’inscrit dans la tradition de la céramique de studio privilégiant l’individualité et la création artistique. Une marque incisée est visible sous la base, attestant d’une fabrication artisanale. L’attribution précise à un artiste n’est pas documentée. Très bon état vintage, sans fissures ni restaurations visibles. Légères variations de surface liées au processus de cuisson et à la fabrication manuelle. Les photos font partie intégrante de la description et reflètent l’état exact de l’objet. Milieu du XXe siècle. Artiste exact non identifié ; attribuable à une production française de céramique de studio. Hauteur : 29,2 cm (11.5 in). Largeur : 12,5 cm (4.9 in). Profondeur : 12,5 cm (4.9 in). Vase poisson céramique, poterie de studio française, céramique XXe siècle, vase sculptural poisson, céramique figurative, céramique moderniste, poterie artisanale, objet décoratif vintage, sculpture céramique, céramique d’art. #ceramiquedart #poteriedestudio #vasepoisson #ceramiquefrancaise #artmoderniste #objetdecollection #ceramiqueXXe #artisanat #designvintage #sculptureceramique.

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Pine Wood Bark vase studio pottery mid-20th century. Lovely looking simulated wood bark vase. In very good condition. Size is 28cm x 14cm.

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MID-20TH CENTURY AME RI CAN VINTAGE’EAVES’ SIGNED NUDE FEMALE TRUNCATED TORSO FIGURATIVE TERRACOTTA CERAMIC VASE, with CHALKY, MATTE FINISH, SIMULATING. [ARTIST SIGNED ON BASE]. Mid-20th century Ame ri can vintage figurative. Ceramic art & Modernist art pottery. Hips: 7″ Height x 5 12″ Width. Opening: 3 12″ Width x 2 34″ Depth. For your review and consideration is this really exquisite and very visually, as well as conceptually compelling, abstract figuration of a nude women’s torso, somehow deftly and cleverly realized from a wheel-thrown ceramic vessel. The softness of the female form is remarkable and quite a successful reminiscence of the Rubenesque, pear-shaped female form, of especially Victorian women and most other women, who don’t walk down catwalks modeling impossibly small clothes for a living. The exterior surfaces of the wheel thrown terracotta ceramic vessel, feature a bisque, matte finish, with a chalky white, semi-transparent wash visible to the viewer. At once, this appears to be some kind of archaic, figurative relic rather than a mid-20th century Modernist work of abstract figuration. The interior of the form features transparent clear glaze, allowing the vase to ostensibly hold water to place a flower or plant in. No cracks, surface abrasions, flea-bites or other visible damage. Clearly signed’Eaves’ in cursive writing on the base plate. Eye candy for even those sick of candy. It won’t disappoint. Very Good to Excellent overall vintage condition. The item “MID-20TH C VINT EAVES SGND NUDE FEMALE TORSO FIGURATIVE TERRACOTTA CERAMIC VASE” is in sale since Sunday, May 24, 2020. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Pottery & China\Art Pottery\Studio/ Handcrafted Pottery”. The seller is “modsanctuary” and is located in Milford, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Transparent, glossy glazed interior: Rough, textured exterior surfaces
• Signed by artist on baseplate: Signed ‘Eaves’ in cursive writing
• Modernist: Figurative
• Terracotta clay: Kiln-fired, natural exterior clay surfaces
• Nude female form: Truncated female body
• Style: Mid-Century Modern
• Material: Clay
• Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
• Mid-20th century: Circa 1956-1968
• Dimensions:: 7″ Height x 5 12″ Width (hips)
• Rim dimensions:: 3 12″ Width x 2 34″ Depth
• American: Vintage
• Wheel-thrown vessel: Hand-tooled, manipulated into human form
• Object Type: Vase
• Color: Matte, chalky terracotta kiln fired clay

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