Gilbert Valentin Decorative Objects

Decorative ceramic vide-poche by Pol Chambost (circa 1950s). Small yet elegant seashell-shaped form with white base and dark, grape-purple outline and lip. Outside of the centre, the...

French vintage ceramic pitcher vase by Vallauris. Abstract face like decor with umber, dark green and midnight blue brush strokes on crisp white base. Signed under base. Beautiful vi...

Glazed ceramic Excellent condition. "Portanier" signed.

Mid-century decorative tall vase by Albert Thiry (circa 1960s). A gentle creamy-white glaze encompasses the exterior of the tall vase (it could also be used as an umbrella holder) to...

Marius Bessone Sculptural Ceramic Vase – Vallauris, c.1950s A striking mid-century French art pottery vase by renowned Vallauris ceramist Marius Bessone. This unique, hand-built form...

Ceramic Vase, France, 1950s Additional information: Materials: Ceramic, Enamel Color: Olive, Blue Design Period: 1950 to 1959 Year: 1950 Country of Manufacture: France Style: French...

Charming ceramic dish in chamotte clay, engobe decoration in soft intaglio with a pattern of 2 blue thistles. Signed on back and designed for wall mounting allowing you to fully enj...

Black glazed ceramic vide-poche in the form of an open hand, made in Vallauris, France, in the 1960s. The generous palm-shaped basin and softly modeled fingers give the piece a stron...

Mid-century decorative vase by French ceramicist, Albert Thiry (circa 1960s). A gentle, creamy-white glaze encompasses the exterior of the vase topped at the lip by a grassy green with touches of brown. Covering the piece you will find a stunning, large thistle and its foliage. Both visually appealing and tactile, the piece would make an excellent addition to your home or workspace. In very good overall condition. Please enjoy the many photos accompanying this listing. Upon request a video of the piece will be provided. Signed: 'Thiry' on the base. About the Artist: Albert Thiry (1932-2009) was born in Nice, France. His family moved to Vallauris where he spent most of the school holidays in the potteries; in 1956 he was taken on as an assistant decorator with an opportunity to make his own pieces. Albert and his wife, Pyot, set up their own pottery in 1961. Their standard production, in Vallauris clay with added grog to emphasise rusticity, resulted in delightful pieces both highly elaborate and utilitarian. Thiry's reputation continues to grow which is reflected in current auction...

This magnificent pocket vacuum, in enameled stoneware, made by Albert Thiry, is an emblematic piece of Vallauris' French ceramics of the 1960s. With a diameter of 8.5 cm and a height...

This decorative black ceramic vide-poche depicts a stylized fish. The piece stands out for its sculptural relief modeling, highlighting the scales and contours of the animal in a pla...

Vintage ceramic vase features minimal cylindrical form with flared rim, decorated in honey yellow faience or barbotine glaze; the tone-on-tone color variations from the dripping gla...