"Accolay Blue Ceramic Vase “gauloise” Series 60s"
Accolay sandstone vase from the "Gauloise" series, baluster shape, decoration of lines alternating turquoise blue and black. This series, called "Gauloise" in reference to the color of the cigarette packet of the same name, is inspired by ancient ceramics discovered in Burgundy. 1960s.Very good condition
Height 34cm
Accolay signature incised under the base
Accolay (Yonne, France)
The potters of Accolay or the story of a great community adventure started in 1944 by a group of four friends all students of Alexandre Kostanda . A first bell kiln allows the manufacture of jewelry and ceramic buttons. In 1945, Christian Dior ordered 300 for his “New Look” collection. It was the beginning of a success story which ended in 1983. For more than 20 years, a type of pottery flourished in Accolay combining the diversity of objects - masks, jewelry, toys, etc. - and that of materials - ceramics, glass , plant fibers…– and combining aesthetics with “Zazou” humor.
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