This is a large, brutalist-style vase, with a beautiful capacity and totally representative of an erupting volcano. The black color of the vase perfectly recalls that of a crater with its matte glaze. The “fat lava” technique applied by the craftsman imitates volcanic lava, with bright red, black and white drips, in a glossy glaze that brings an additional dimension to the whole. This fusion of colors creates a dynamic, strange and unpredictable aesthetic.
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This red terracotta vase was shaped on a potter’s wheel, then covered with a matte black stain. The flowing glaze is shiny, and the neck has three scallops over a few centimeters. It dates from the 1970s, a period when the exaggerated “lava” style was in vogue, with themes inspired by minerals, space and archaic or Jurassic lines.
According to my research, this is probably a German piece, probably from West Germany. I don't think it's French, especially not from Vallauris.
Note, a small paint skip on the edge lets you see the clay underneath (see photo).
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This piece, truly attractive by its atypical character, fully embodies the volcanic spirit. It is the result of an innovative and experimental movement in ceramics, initiated by German artisans and taken up by many European ceramists, who sought to push the limits of traditional techniques.
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? 28 cm height / 12.5 cm dia neck / 9 cm dia base of base / 55 cm circumference
⚖️ kg
? Europe ?? & World ?
? Mondial Relay / Colissimo / Relais Colis / Shop2Shop