Cécile Dein Decorative Objects

Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France, ceramic glazed blue, green and terracotta banded mosaic ball vase Gerbino uses the Neriage technique to attain such intriguing patterns A genero...

French ceramic vase, Cauterets. Signed. Conical vase, blue-gray glaze running on beige-brown ground, France, circa 1910. Heights: 17 cm.  In perfect c...

Midcentury ceramic flower vase (circa 1960s) by Michel Barbier. A tall single-flower vase with stylized bird and plant life motif over an off-white eleg...

Vintage French ceramic decorative pitcher / decanter / vase (circa 1950s) by Jacques Blin. The vase is in a subtle hue covered in Blin's trademark misty glaze. It is decorated with a...

Akira Arakawa, born in 1950 in Hamamatsu and a graduate of Kokushikan University’s Department of Architecture, has carved a unique path in Japanese ceramics. Although trained in architecture, he is a self-taught ceramic artist, renowned for his exceptional mastery of crystallized glazes. This intricate technique demands precise temperature control, reaching extreme levels of 1250°C to 1300°C to melt the glaze components thoroughly. As the temperature slowly decreases, crystals emerge, forming delicate flower or snowflake patterns on the glazed surface. By adding zinc or rutile, Arakawa can manipulate the size and shape of these crystals. This meticulous process results in captivating works like this deeply carved vase, where blue crystals stand out against earthy backgrounds, creating striking contrasts between crystallized and vitrified areas. Arakawa’s technical excellence has earned him numerous accolades, particularly in Japan’s ceramic competitions and exhibitions. Arakawa’s work has been featured in prestigious events, including multiple selections for the Nissin Noodle Bowl...

Vintage ceramic vase (or pencil holder if you prefer) by Raymonde Leduc (circa 1970s). Sandstone coloured small vessel with plant motifs inlaid on all four sides. In good overall con...

Large French ceramic vase or cachepot by Alexandre Kostanda, Vallauris, France (circa 1950s). In his trademark natural clay and rustic style, Kostanda created beautifully original ve...

This sculptural ceramic vase by Donna Polseno beautifully captures the grace and sensuality of the human form. Hand-built with Polseno’s signature organic curves, the piece evokes a ...

Paul Chambost egg shell ceramic vase, circa 1950, France. Dimensions: Height 20 cm, diameter 14 cm. Good original condition. We ship worldwide  All purch...

Jacques Pouchain (1925-2005) left Paris and gave up his architectural training in the 1950s for the South of France to devote himself to art and his pottery studio at Dieulefit. He produced highly personal work and more commercial pieces as well both revealing a modern approach to pottery. This large ceramic vase (circa 1950s) of stunning violet blue-purple is weighty and reveals one of his trademark birds - in this case a large rooster and then several smaller ones - etched Sgraffito-style in a visual tic-tac-toe. The hallmark etching on the vase bottom...

La chevrette ou gargoulette de Jean Gerbino en céramique est une pièce d'exception, très rare à trouver et en parfait état. Cet artiste, né en 1876 et décédé en 1966, a commencé sa c...

French ceramic vase by Accolay (Circa 1960s). An elegantly elongated flower vase with both matt and lustrous black sections provides surprise and delight. The shape takes inspiration...