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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.

Medium Print Condition Plate is in perfect condition and has only been opened to take pictures. Signature Signed in plate, Signed in plate, Printed signature and edition details on Verso of the plate. Printed Signature on Custom Artist Box. Certificate of authenticity Included (issued by authorized authenticating body) Frame Not included Series Coalition For the Homeless...

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

bone china with lustre rim 21 cm diameter Grayson Perry hallmark on the back. These decorative plates are inspired by the artwork The Great Beauty, 2024. The original piece is a cab...

Running by Julian Opie - Artist Plate Fine Bone China Edition of 175 Printed signature and edition details on verso comes with the original presentation box.

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Joie de vivre (A.R. 346) stamped and marked 'Madoura Plein Feu / Empreinte Originale de Picasso / R=C 102' (underneath) white earthenware ceramic plate with...

This beautiful and delicate Pablo Picasso ceramic Chouetton (Young Wood Owl), 1952 inhabits all the qualities unique to Picasso's limited œuvre of ceramic works. Known for his series...

Decorative pottery, mimicking barnacles. Surface has a nice texture and color.

Taizan Tile, Portrait of a Woman Mosaic Panel, mid-20th century, marked "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...

Pair of Maiolica Plates with Pagodas, Felice Clerici Manufacture, Milan, c. 1750-1770 Rare pair of 18th-century Milanese maiolica plates, attributable to the Felice Clerici manufact...

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...

Life Itself by Virgil Abloh - Artist Plate Fine Bone China Edition of 250 Printed signature and edition details on verso comes with the original presentation box.