Vintage glazed ceramic pitcher by Charles Voltz in Vallauris, 1960s

Glazed ceramic pitcher by Charles Voltz , a ceramist active in Vallauris in the 1950s–1960s. The pitcher has a compact and balanced shape, characteristic of post-war Vallauris utilitarian production, with an abstract decoration applied to a deep black background.

Born in 1923 , Charles Voltz began his career as an industrial draftsman in Paris before settling in Vallauris in 1950 , where he trained in pottery under Robert Picault . He then opened his own workshop and developed a production primarily focused on tableware and lighting . His work is characterized by abstract and geometric designs, often engraved into the clay, a distinctive hallmark of his style. In 1958 , he filed a patent for a ceramic decoration process.

Deeply involved in the local art scene, Charles Voltz was a member of AVEC (Association Vallaurienne d'Expansion Céramique) for several years. His workshop also hosted young ceramists, including Albert Thiry and Alain Rufas .

This pitcher is signed under the base “C. Voltz – Vallauris” , a handwritten signature under the enamel. It can be used as a utilitarian object or repurposed as a vase or decorative piece.

Features

• Era: 1960s

• Style: Modernist, Vallauris, 20th Century Art

• Creator: Charles Voltz

• Origin: Vallauris, France

• Material: Glazed ceramic

Dimensions

• Height: 12.5 cm (4.92 inches)

• Maximum width: 13.5 cm (5.31 inches)

• Neck diameter: 6.5 cm (2.56 inches)

• Base diameter: 6 cm (2.36 inches)

• Weight: 410 g (0.90 lb)

State

Very good overall condition. Minor signs of age are present, including tiny chips and small areas of glaze wear, particularly on the handle and rim, consistent with the piece's age. No cracks or repairs. The signature is clearly legible on the base.

Delivery

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