Jean Gerbino 1876-1966 Cache Pot Mosaic Decor

Ceramic pot cover with so-called mixed earth mosaic decoration Signature under the base by Gerbino in Vallauris Height 17.5 cm / Width 21.5 cm / Circumference 66.5 cm I am at your disposal for any further information Delivery by registered mail with insurance 20 euros for France Coming from a family of Sicilian potters, Jean Gerbino worked from the age of ten in a neighboring factory. In 1902, he arrived in France and worked as a turner for the Massiers in Vallauris. In 1905 in Algeria, he created his own workshop in Maison-carrée (18th arrondissement of Algiers). Then he returned to France and went to work at Pichon in Uzès2. He returned to Vallauris in 1919. He worked there - among others - with the Massiers. Jean Gerbino was naturalized French on February 9, 19283. He then undertook research into a very particular and original mosaic process for his ceramics, which required around fifteen years of work for the final development of “earths mosaics”. In 1930, he set up as a craftsman to exploit his idea and won the Paris Grand Prix in 1931 (29th Lépine Competition). He was regularly rewarded during the numerous exhibitions in which he participated until his death in 1966.