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Large Vase by Robert and Jean Cloutier, circa 1960

$4,500
£3,341.01
€3,893.20
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Large vase by Robert and Jean Cloutier, twin masters of French ceramics renowned for their vibrant and imaginative creations. Born in the early 20th century, the Cloutier brothers are celebrated for their innovative approach and distinctive aesthetic, combining rich textures with fantastical and dreamlike elements. This vase features a slightly bulging cylindrical form with a flared neck, showcasing a matte black exterior and a Cloutier red glazed interior. Signed underneath: Cloutier RJ. Provenance: Artists' Studio. A certificate of authenticity from the Cloutier Brothers' widows will be provided to the purchaser. Bibliography: Model represented in the book Les Frères Cloutiers by Patrick Favardin, Norma Editions, page 80 More about the artists : Robert and Jean were born in Paris in 1930. French ceramicists and sculptors, they led a long joint career until Robert's death in 2008. They were trained in the rudiments of ceramics and stucco at the Meaux School of Ceramics, they continued to develop their skills throughout their career working in various Parisian workshops. They both worked at Lafourcade until Robert joined the studio of Georges Jouve and Jean that of Michel Rivière. Pol Chambost, a notorious sculptor and ceramist, then hired them. In 1955, they opened their own ceramic workshop in Paris, while the influence of Georges Jouve and Marie Vassilieff is strong, the Cloutier Brothers develop their own style, a very personal poetry, or dreamworld. They use intense colors in mono or bichromatic designs. It is during this period that they develop the "Cloutier Rouge" (Red), a red enamel that meets international success and contributes greatly to their notoriety. In 1972, Robert and Jean moved to the Yonne before settling permanently in Marsillargues, in the South of France, in 1978. Their work is regularly showcased in France, and internationally.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Diameter: 6.7 in (17 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1965
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  • Seller Location:
    VILLEURBANNE, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 66171stDibs: LU8469241408552

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