{"product_id":"vase-sculptural-de-jean-austruy-a-vallauris-ceramique-emaillee-annees-1950s","title":"Sculptural vase by Jean Austruy in Vallauris - Glazed ceramic, 1950s","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cb\u003eVery good overall condition. Slight irregularities and marks are present due to the handcrafted nature of the piece and the firing process, but there are no cracks or repairs. The enamel is well preserved.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\n\n  \u003cp data-end=\"790\" data-start=\"439\"\u003eSculptural vase in glazed ceramic made by \u003cstrong data-end=\"505\" data-start=\"489\"\u003eJean Austruy\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-end=\"521\" data-start=\"508\"\u003eVallauris\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong data-end=\"546\" data-start=\"531\"\u003e1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e . This piece presents an \u003cstrong data-end=\"614\" data-start=\"581\"\u003eexpressive biomorphic form\u003c\/strong\u003e , punctuated by \u003cstrong data-end=\"654\" data-start=\"628\"\u003ethrough perforations\u003c\/strong\u003e , giving the object a beautiful sculptural dimension, typical of the post-war ceramic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1021\" data-start=\"792\"\u003e The turquoise enamel, nuanced with water greens, ash greys and drip effects, reveals a plastic research specific to Vallauris, while the interior, enameled in pinkish ivory tones, creates a subtle contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"1446\" data-start=\"1023\"\u003eBorn in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1047\" data-start=\"1028\"\u003eCastres in 1910\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-end=\"1065\" data-start=\"1049\"\u003eJean Austruy\u003c\/strong\u003e trained in drawing and sculpture at the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1149\" data-start=\"1108\"\u003eFine Arts schools of Montpellier and Paris\u003c\/strong\u003e . Settling in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1189\" data-start=\"1162\"\u003eSaint-Marcellin (Isère)\u003c\/strong\u003e after the Second World War, he abandoned teaching to devote himself entirely to handcrafted ceramics. A self-taught potter, he developed a personal style blending \u003cstrong data-end=\"1445\" data-start=\"1380\"\u003efree forms, organic volumes, and experiments with glazes\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"1937\" data-start=\"1448\"\u003eA member of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1497\" data-start=\"1461\"\u003eceramicists' trade association\u003c\/strong\u003e , he exhibited notably at the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1549\" data-start=\"1522\"\u003e1953 Salon d'Automne\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside major figures such as \u003cstrong data-end=\"1652\" data-start=\"1591\"\u003eGeorges Jouve, Jacques Blin, Pol Chambost, and Roger Capron\u003c\/strong\u003e . Awarded the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1725\" data-start=\"1672\"\u003eGold Medal of Prestige of French Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e , Jean Austruy belongs to that generation which, like \u003cstrong data-end=\"1808\" data-start=\"1781\"\u003eSuzanne Ramié (Madoura)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1830\" data-start=\"1812\"\u003eRobert Picault\u003c\/strong\u003e , reinterpreted traditional pottery, transforming it into a modern art form that is both utilitarian and decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"1942\" data-start=\"1939\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1978\" data-start=\"1944\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1978\" data-start=\"1947\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-end=\"2145\" data-start=\"1979\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2007\" data-start=\"1979\"\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"2007\" data-start=\"1981\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1991\" data-start=\"1981\"\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e : 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2076\" data-start=\"2008\"\u003e \u003cp data-end=\"2076\" data-start=\"2010\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2019\" data-start=\"2010\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e : Vallauris, biomorphic, modernist, art ceramics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2108\" data-start=\"2077\"\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"2108\" data-start=\"2079\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2091\" data-start=\"2079\"\u003eCreator\u003c\/strong\u003e : Jean Austruy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2145\" data-start=\"2109\"\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"2145\" data-start=\"2111\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2122\" data-start=\"2111\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e : Glazed ceramic \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"2150\" data-start=\"2147\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2180\" data-start=\"2152\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2180\" data-start=\"2155\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-end=\"2457\" data-start=\"2181\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2222\" data-start=\"2181\"\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"2222\" data-start=\"2183\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2194\" data-start=\"2183\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e : 19 cm ( \u003cstrong data-end=\"2219\" data-start=\"2204\"\u003e7.48 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2264\" data-start=\"2223\"\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"2264\" data-start=\"2225\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2236\" data-start=\"2225\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e : 21 cm ( \u003cstrong data-end=\"2261\" data-start=\"2246\"\u003e8.27 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2317\" data-start=\"2265\"\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"2317\" data-start=\"2267\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2289\" data-start=\"2267\"\u003eBase width\u003c\/strong\u003e : 12 cm ( \u003cstrong data-end=\"2314\" data-start=\"2299\"\u003e4.72 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2364\" data-start=\"2318\"\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"2364\" data-start=\"2320\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2334\" data-start=\"2320\"\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e : 12.5 cm ( \u003cstrong data-end=\"2361\" data-start=\"2346\"\u003e4.92 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2420\" data-start=\"2365\"\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"2420\" data-start=\"2367\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2392\" data-start=\"2367\"\u003eBase depth\u003c\/strong\u003e : 10 cm ( \u003cstrong data-end=\"2417\" data-start=\"2402\"\u003e3.94 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2457\" data-start=\"2421\"\u003e \u003cp data-end=\"2457\" data-start=\"2423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2432\" data-start=\"2423\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e : 1.010 kg ( \u003cstrong data-end=\"2456\" data-start=\"2444\"\u003e2.24 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e ) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"2462\" data-start=\"2459\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2486\" data-start=\"2464\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2486\" data-start=\"2467\"\u003eState\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2657\" data-start=\"2487\"\u003e Very good overall condition. Slight irregularities and marks are present due to the handcrafted nature of the piece and the firing process, but there are no cracks or repairs. The enamel is well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"2662\" data-start=\"2659\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2758\" data-start=\"2664\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2758\" data-start=\"2664\"\u003eFast and careful international delivery.\u003cbr data-end=\"2712\" data-start=\"2709\"\u003e Domestic shipping within France is free.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3053\" data-start=\"2760\"\u003e We offer a selection of antiques, furniture, vintage and 20th-century decorative objects, as well as jewelry, curiosities, and watches, blending antique and modern pieces. Follow our eBay store to stay up-to-date on our new arrivals! Contact us for any further inquiries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.010 kg (2.24 lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSubtype:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art ceramics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimilar ceramists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jouve, Blin, Capron, Picault, Derval, Ramié, Baud, Sagan, Accolay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 cm (7.48 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vallauris, biomorphic, modernist, art ceramics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 cm (8.27 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCreator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jean Austruy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n","brand":"Ma boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52460910084432,"sku":"CG-000259","price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/0303\/7776\/files\/57_ff515d72-0976-447c-bd38-b53ce42056b1.jpg?v=1766126630","url":"https:\/\/cosagalleryjewelry.com\/en\/products\/vase-sculptural-de-jean-austruy-a-vallauris-ceramique-emaillee-annees-1950s","provider":"Ma boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}