Vallauris Ceramic Majolica Candle Holder, Circa 1950

Description

Gorgeous Mid-century Modern Vallauris candle holder in glazed majolica ceramic.
This colourful candle holder has a distinctive organic shape for … more Gorgeous Mid-century Modern Vallauris candle holder in glazed majolica ceramic.
This colourful candle holder has a distinctive organic shape for two candles in fat lava glazed ceramic.
It features a striking colour combination of vibrant glazed ceramic in orange and earthy brown with fat lava decorations.
Rare find due to its shape.
Use it as a decorative sculpture or put some candles in to heat up the night adding a fiery accent in any decoration.

The pottery of Vallauris born at the time of the Roman occupation was revived by Picasso with a new creative impetus to the pottery.
This resulted in the arrival of artists like Jean Marais and many others.
Vallauris became fashionable in the years 1950-60, and developed ceramics as art.

More Mid Century Vallauris ceramic decorative objects are available at our Antique Girl Cy: We invite you to see the whole collection.

Creator: Vallauris (Maker)
Dimensions: Height:9 in (23 cm), Width: 8 in (21 cm)
Weight: 770 g
Style: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques: Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery, Glazed, Hand-Crafted, Hand-Painted
Place of Origin: France
Period: Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture: 1949-1952
Condition: Good Wear consistent with age and use less