Japanese-style stoneware vase signed Michel Gardelle, painted slip decoration - 1980s

Superb stoneware vase signed by the French ceramist Michel Gardelle , made in the 1980s.
With its ovoid shape and bulbous body , it evokes the traditional silhouettes of Japanese ceramics. Its Japanese-inspired decoration is painted with slip, using gestural touches in shades of gray, blue, and ochre, and covered with a satin glaze. The circular opening is slightly irregular.

Michel Gardelle is a ceramic artist renowned for his pieces with clean lines and Asian influences, often adorned with gestural decorations inspired by calligraphy. His works, blending tradition and modernity, are sought after by contemporary ceramics enthusiasts.

Era: 1980s
Style: Japanese-inspired, contemporary French ceramics
Creator: Michel Gardelle
Material: Glazed and engobed stoneware

Dimensions:

• Height: 17.5 cm (6.89")

• Maximum width: 16.5 cm (6.50")

• Neck diameter: 9.2 cm (3.62")

• Base diameter: 8 cm (3.15")

• Weight: 1004 g

Condition: Very good overall condition, with slight irregularities and traces related to firing and artisanal manufacturing, which are an integral part of its aesthetic.

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