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Mid Century Pot Ceramic Vallauris Signed Thiry

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Pot with two handles and a cover in blue black and grey ceramic . Handmade in Vallauris in the south of France by the artist Albert Thiry. Originally from Nice, the Thiry family settled in the famous village of potters in Vallauris in 1943. After studying at the School of Decorative Arts in Nice, Albert Thiry continued his training as a trainee in various pottery workshops, notably with Charles VOLTZ (1923-1997). In Vallauris in 1956, he worked as a decorator with Claire and René Batigne, who ran the Tapis Vert workshop, and rubbed shoulders with Marcel Vertès (1895-1961) and Anton Prinner (1902-1983) who introduced him to sculpture. . He married Pyot Gavaudan (1933-), who worked for Marcel Giraud (1897-1985) as a decorator and designer. Together, in 1961, they created their own workshop and developed a technique of intaglio engravings and decoration in chamotte clay for utilitarian pieces and dreamlike characters and sculptural animals. From 1966 to 1974, Albert Thiry took part in the biennials of Vallauris, and was awarded the honorary diploma in 1971. From 1966 to 1974, Albert Thiry took part in the biennials of Vallauris, and was awarded the honorary diploma in 1971.
  • Creator:
    Albert Thiry (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Diameter: 14 in (35.56 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    palm beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6124227164372
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