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Saint-Jean-du-Desert, Marseille Ceramic Centerpiece, Faux-Wood Decor, circa 1950
About the Item
This superb Mid-Century modernist ceramic bowl or centerpiece was crafted in Marseille, France, circa 1950, by the earthenware factory Saint-Jean-du-Désert (SJD). The rare asymmetric bowl boasts a unique motif that resembles wood, finished with a high-gloss glaze. The artwork has a modern, provocative palette with cocoa brown, beige, and sand colors. The centerpiece has the original marked designer's identification for pieces made in Marseille on the underside. The faux-wood finishes give this bowl an organic flair typical of earthenware made in France in the mid-20th Century.
The bowl is in good condition with minimal wear. There is one noticeable old chip on the base. The design is irregular inside the bowl; I'm not sure if this is intentional or a defect. Check the close-up.
Dimensions: 16.57 in wide (42 cm) x 7.88 in deep (20 cm) x 3.94 in high (10 cm).
Note:
Marseille earthenware was first produced in the Saint-Jean du Désert district, to the east of the city, starting in 1677. At the beginning of the 18th century, more new earthenware factories were established in the Porte d'Aix districts, to the north of the city, as well as in the Porte de Rome and Porte de Paradis districts to the south. Most of Marseille's earthenware factories disappeared between 1796 and 1806, shortly after the French Revolution. Marseille shares with Nevers and Rouen the reputation of having been one of the leading centers of earthenware manufacturing in France for over a century.
It was at the end of the 17th century that earthenware appeared in Saint-Jean-du-Désert (now a district of Marseille), thanks to a family of potters: the Clerissys, specifically Joseph for SJD and Pierre for Moutiers.
The production of Saint Jean du Désert was originally more decorative than utilitarian. The shapes and subjects were more noble, and the search for harmony in the decoration constituted an undeniable expression of Provençal Baroque.
The pieces were fired at a high fire. That is, the potter applied the decoration to the raw glaze and then exposed the pieces in a kiln at very high temperatures.
In 1959, the dissolution and liquidation of the Saint-Jean-du-Désert earthenware factory brought an end to this incredible adventure. Shortly after, the drums were demolished.
- Creator:Travail Francais (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 6.88 in (17.48 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950
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- Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
- Reference Number:Seller: Y055CFAFAG1stDibs: LU1632244629072
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