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Jouve Bear

Ceramic bear paw by Georges Jouve, France, 1960's
By Georges Jouve
Located in Paris, FR
Yellow bear paw by Georges Jouve, signed, 1960's
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

French Mid Century Red Ceramic "Bear Hand" Ashtray Bowl by Georges Jouve, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century ceramic "Bear Hand" ashtray / bowl in warm red glaze by Georges Jouve
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Georges Jouve Virgin and Child, 1944
By Georges Jouve
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Georges Jouve Virgin and child Black glazed ceramic with iridescent metallic luster Bears the
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Vintage 1940s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

French Ceramic Vide Poche circa 1960s, in the style of Georges Jouve
By Georges Jouve
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
bear-paw-shaped vide poche by Georges Jouve, this is a very beautiful object, both massive in size and
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

French Ceramic Vide Poche circa 1960s, in the style of Georges Jouve
By Georges Jouve
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
French ceramic Vide Poche circa 1960s - in the style of Georges Jouve, Ruelland Large hand-shaped
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...

Materials

Ceramic

The Judgment of Paris (Monkeys) - original lithograph (1897-1898)
By Paul Jouve
Located in Paris, FR
Paul JOUVE The Judgment of Paris (Monkeys) Original lithograph Printed signature, as issued 1897
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1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Le Judgement de Paris ouf famille singe
By Paul Jouve
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Sheet size: 12 x 15 3/4 inches Paul Jouve (1878-1973) Paul Jouve was two years old when his father set
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1890s Art Nouveau Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage French Vallauris Signed Fat Lava Ceramic Fish Sculpture-Trays, 1950s
By Georges Jouve, Vallauris
Located in VALENCIA, ES
/ 4.25" height 3cm/ 1.25" All three sculpture-trays bear the Vallauris distinctive mark. Picture
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Venini Murano Fulvio Bianconi Handkerchief White Latimo
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Brussels, BE
is more interesting than the later reissues This one has been produced around 1950 It bears the
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Louis Carvin Black Panther Art Deco Bronze Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
bears the artist's signature carved into the bronze on the back leg. The body is rich black with a
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

L. Carvin Black Panther Art Deco Bronze Sculpture
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Oakland, CA
strong veins of black, white and gray offset against the gleaming black finish of the panther. This bears
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Female Nude Study Charcoal and Red Chalk Drawing by Georges Lucien Guyot
By Georges Lucien Guyot
Located in Atlanta, GA
and Jane Poupelet and which brought together sculptors such as Marcel Lémar, Paul Jouve, André Margat
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1930s Art Deco Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Chalk, Charcoal, Pencil

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This creation attributed to Paul László for Brown Saltman, crafted in the 1950s, showcases the pinnacle of mid-century American design. Revered as one of California's most influentia...
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Iconic Black Ceramic Vide Poche by Georges Jouve, France, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Sylacauga, AL
Stunning black vide poche by French artist Georges Jouve. Signed with "Jouve" and with his distinctive monogram.
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Pair of Sconces Ceramic Enameled Sculpture. Italy, 1960s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
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Longchamp leather and ceramic pipe holder, ashtray, stamped, French, circa 1955
By Georges Jouve
Located in London, GB
1950's Longchamp leather and ceramic pipe holder, ashtray, dish, signed / stamped in the leather, Lonchamp Paris. French, circa 1955. Beautiful organic shape. This design is often at...
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RUELLAND Jacques and Dani collectible vase red
By Jacques and Dani Ruelland
Located in PARIS, FR
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Art Ceramic Surfboard Bowl Dish by Rogier Vandeweghe for Perignem Studio
By Rogier Vandeweghe
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Vintage Midcentury Art Ceramic Surfboard model bowl / dish by Rogier Vandeweghe for Perignem / Amphora Studio. Made in Belgium, 1960's. Rare dish with surfboard shape. Marked on the ...
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1970s Rare Porcelain Ashtray or Vide Poche by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Rare Porcelain Ashtray/Vide Poche by Piero Fornasetti for Winston accessories. Signed at the bottom. The item is in very good condition. Dimensions: W 7,28 in. x D 7,28 in. x...
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Ceramic bowl by Ruelland
By Jacques and Dani Ruelland
Located in PARIS, FR
Large white glazed ceramic bowl by Jacques and Dani Ruelland, 1960s. Very good condition. LP1361
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Ceramic bowl by Ruelland
Ceramic bowl by Ruelland
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Jacques and Dani Ruelland French Ceramic Bottle in Pale Gray to Lavender Glaze
By Jacques and Dani Ruelland
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic bottle form by the French ceramic artists Jacques and Dani Ruelland. A pale gray body with a shadow of a stripe with cream white band and then shifting to the palest of gra...
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Materials

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1960s Per Lutken Scandinavian Blue Art Glass Jellyfish Dish
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Denmark, 1961. Vintage Mid-Century Modern Holmegaard rare blue jellyfish glass dish by Per Lutken. Signed, dated. Good vintage condition showing some wear. Very rare to see as dish u...
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Square Marble Empty Pockets, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare light gray marble pocket emptier or ashtray with black and white veins. Minor signs of time.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Square Marble Empty Pockets, Italy 1960s
Square Marble Empty Pockets, Italy 1960s
H 1.19 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Ashtray After Georges Jouve Ceramic in White, circa 1950
By Georges Jouve
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the sophisticated charm of mid-century modern design with this striking ashtray inspired by Georges Jouve. Crafted in France around 1950, this ceramic ashtray sho...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Exceptional Ashtray or Bowl by Dino Martens
By Dino Martens
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rare beautiful colors and glints for this exceptional ashtray or bowl by Dino Martens, in Murano Glass in the tradition of Italians greats manufacturers like Venini.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Rococo Revival Decorative Bowls

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Georges Jouve Crucifix
By Georges Jouve
Located in Chicago, IL
Georges Jouve Crucifix in Black glazed earthenware Inscribed to top 'INRI'. Incised signature and artist's cipher to verso ‘Jouve’.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

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Georges Jouve Crucifix
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H 9.5 in W 8 in D 0.75 in
Ceramic Enameled Sculpture Mirror by Giorgio Manni. Italy, 1960s
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Pair of Hawk Sculptures, 1930, Art Deco Era
By J. Butola 1
Located in Antibes, FR
holding in its claws a prey. 1930 Art Deco era bears a signature. J. Betola. Directly inspired by the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sculptures

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Pair of Hawk Sculptures, 1930, Art Deco Era
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Black Ceramic "Bear Paw" Ashtray by Georges Jouve, France 20th Century
By Georges Jouve
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic "bear paw" ashtray Georges Jouve (1910-1964) Enamelled ceramic, circa 1951 Signed with
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ashtray Model "Bear Hand" in Yellow by Georges Jouve Produced in France 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare ashtray model "bear hand" in a bright yellow glaze with charmy cracks designed and made by
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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'Bear Paw' Ceramic Ashtray with Metal Base by Georges Jouve & Mathieu Matégot
By Georges Jouve, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York City, NY
Georges Jouve & Mathieu Matégot red 'Bear Paw' ceramic ashtray with metal base, France, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Abstract Sculptures

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Line Vautrin, French, Mirror "Soleil A Pointes" Green Incrusted Mirrors
By Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
Vautrin". Bears "ROI" stamp "cachet ROI". We are located in Belgium, we present postwar decorative
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By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Brussels, BE
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Located in Pasadena, CA
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French Ceramic Vide Poche circa 1960s, in the style of Georges Jouve
By Georges Jouve
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
the bear-paw-shaped vide poche by Georges Jouve, this is a very beautiful object, both massive in size
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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French Ceramic Vide Poche circa 1960s, in the style of Georges Jouve
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Signed Georges Jouve & Mathieu Matégot "Patte d'Ours" Red Ceramic Ashtray 1951
By Georges Jouve, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Geneva, CH
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Vintage 1950s French Ashtrays

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By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Brussels, BE
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Venini Murano Vase by Toni Zuccheri from the "Tronchi" Series Blue Blown Glass
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Brussels, BE
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Line Vautrin, Fr, A "Farah" Talosel and Incrusted Blue Mirrors Large Necklace
By Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
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Venini Murano Vase by Toni Zuccheri from the "Tronchi" Series Green Blown Glass
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Brussels, BE
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Venini Murano Vase by Toni Zuccheri from the "Tronchi" Series Green Blown Glass
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Brussels, BE
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Jacques CARTIER - Painting Pointers Hunting Dogs
By Jacques Cartier
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polar bears. The family settles in Paris in 1916. Jacques takes courses at the National school of
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Patte d’Ours Ashtray with Stand by Georges Jouve and Mathieu Matégot
By Georges Jouve, Mathieu Matégot
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Ceramic Tidy as a Bear Paw on Metal Stand, 1951
By Georges Jouve, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
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Pierre Chenet, Walking Polar Bear, circa 1940-1950
By Chenet
Located in PARIS, FR
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Jouve Bear For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the jouve bear you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, art glass and bronze, every jouve bear was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect jouve bear — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each jouve bear bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made jouve bear over the years, but those crafted by Georges Jouve, Louis-Albert Carvin and Fulvio Bianconi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Jouve Bear?

Prices for a jouve bear start at $400 and top out at $36,500 with the average selling for $3,900.