Alexandre Kostanda Art

Very Big Ceramic from "Les Argonautes" Vallauris Workshop "Les Argonautes", Vallauris: Isabelle Ferlay (1917-?) And Frédérique Bourguet (1925-1997) Isabelle Ferlay and Frédérique Bourguet founded their ceramic workshop in Vallauris in 1953, which they named "Les Argonautes", in reference to the famous Greek epic. Isabelle studied painting at the Fine Arts school of Lyon in 1940, then she attended the Fine Arts in Marseille. Finally, she finished her artistic training in Montpellier, at the Fontcarade national school, where she learned ceramics. Françoise dit Frédérique Bourguet studied at the Beaux-Arts in Montpellier until 1945 and it was in Sèvres, in Françoise Bizette's studio, that she trained in the art of ceramics. She created her first workshop in Paris in 1945, which she shared with Valentine Schlegel until 1951. The two women ceramicists then practiced modeling technique. It was in 1953 that she met Isabelle Ferlay and together, they decided to set up a workshop in Vallauris. They produce shaped pieces, sometimes molded, made of earthenware, enamelled in bright colors. In the 1970s they made stoneware cooked over a wood fire. Some ceramists frequented their workshop, notably the very talented Jacques Innocenti and François Raty.

Taizan Tile, Portrait of a Woman Mosaic Panel, mid-20th century, signed "Taizan" lower left, giltwood frame. Image: 11.5" H x 9" W; frame: 21.5" H x 18.5" W x 2" D. Provenance: Fro...

This sculptural wall installation is composed of five hand-sculpted porcelain wall sculptures exploring repetition, texture, and organic structure. Each circular form is individuall...

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The Mid-Century Modern red vase by Dante Baldelli is an elegant example of the work his studio could produce for the consumer to enhance the décor of th...

This contemporary porcelain wall installation is a curated trio of hand-sculpted botanical tiles by Heather Knight, founder of Element Clay Studio, a Savannah-based studio known for ...

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) "Chouette" (A.R. 543) stamped, marked and numbered "Madoura Plein Feu / Edition Picasso / Edition Picasso / 37/500 / Madoura" (underneath) white earthenware...

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Spain Artist Plate Size: 12 3/4 inches x 10 inches. I also have the original stand that was purchased with the plate when new. Medium: Earthenware Ceramic R...

Monika Laborcz (Hungarian, b. 1941) Figural Group Red Glazed Ceramic Relief Plaque, signed "MONIKA" to reverse. 5.25" H x 14.25" W x 1.25" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collect...

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Midsize colorful ceramic totem in peach, lavendar blue and chartruce give a sweet n peaceful feeling to a garden or interior space. Please note: The base is not included. We will gui...

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Pichet aux oiseaux (A.R. 456) stamped, marked and numbered 'Edition Picasso / Madoura Plein Feu / Edition Picasso / 124/200 / Madoura' (underneath) white ea...