Large Glazed Stoneware Vase by Haut 49, 1960s

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Large glazed stoneware vase signed "Haut 49" – Studio piece, circa 1950
This large cylindrical stoneware vase, thrown on the … Read more Large glazed stoneware vase signed "Haut 49" – Studio piece, circa 1950
This large cylindrical stoneware vase, thrown on the wheel, features a slender silhouette with a free and irregular opening, characteristic of studio ceramics from the 1950s.

The decoration alternates between reserves of glossy honey glaze and large raised areas covered with a deep green glaze punctuated with metallic drops, as well as a prominent vertical panel in black and cobalt blue treated in a highly graphic style. The overall effect is a composition that is both organic and abstract, typical of post-war artistic explorations.

The piece is made of high-quality chamotte stoneware, the firing of which highlights the natural nuances of the clay. Its considerable height and sculptural decoration make it a highly decorative piece, suitable for display as a standalone ceramic sculpture.

The vase bears a handwritten inscription under the glaze: "Haut 49," likely a signature or workshop mark accompanied by the date 1949, though its attribution remains uncertain.

Condition: Very good overall condition. No restoration or cracks. Some minor wear consistent with age and small superficial chips on the rim.

Dimensions:

Height: 49 cm
Base diameter: To be determined
Opening diameter: To be determined
Period: Circa 1949-1955

An important piece of French workshop ceramic, with a strong decorative presence, reflecting the modernist aesthetic of the post-war period. See less