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Mid century Modern ceramic jug and bowl by Jean Marais

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Stylish jug and bowl in glazed ceramic by Jean Marais. Jean-Alfred Villain-Marais known professionally as Jean Marais was a French actor, film director, theatre director, painter, sculptor, visual artist, writer and photographer. He performed in over 100 films and was the muse and lover of acclaimed director Jean Cocteau. In 1996, he was awarded the French Legion of Honour for his contributions to French Cinema. nown for his acting, Jean Marais (1913-1998) discovered ceramics when he visited Pablo Picasso in his workshop in the pottery town of Vallauris, the capital of art ceramics and pottery on the Côte d''Azur in France in 1950''s. Jean Marais was sixty years old and lived in the nearby village of Cabris. He moved to Vallauris in 1975 and opened a gallery showing his creations. An accomplished draughtsman and painter, he quickly began to model art ceramics in a style influenced by his mentor, Jean Cocteau.
  • Creator:
    Jean Marais (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Diameter: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Clay
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU985635339552

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