{"product_id":"ceramidi-sculptural-ceramic-vase-with-yellow-glaze-french-studio-pottery","title":"Ceramidi Sculptural Ceramic Vase with Yellow Glaze, Mid-Century French Studio Pottery","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sculptural ceramic vase signed Ceramidi, produced in France in the mid twentieth century and characteristic of the expressive studio pottery movement associated with southern France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece features an elegant biomorphic silhouette with a distinctive open circular handle integrated into the body of the form. Its flowing curves and asymmetrical profile evoke an abstract zoomorphic presence, blurring the line between functional vessel and decorative sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glaze treatment is particularly distinctive. The exterior displays a deep metallic black glaze with subtle tonal variations, while the interior contrasts dramatically with a vibrant glossy yellow finish. This bold color pairing emphasizes the sculptural lines of the form and creates a strong visual statement when viewed from different angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieces from the \u003cstrong\u003eCeramidi \u003c\/strong\u003eworkshop are typically associated with the southern French ceramic tradition, often linked stylistically to the Vallauris movement that flourished in the post-war decades. The workshop is believed to have operated in Marseille while its works circulated within the broader Vallauris ceramic market, which explains why Ceramidi pieces are frequently associated with that region’s expressive studio pottery tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramidi ceramics are appreciated for their organic forms, bold glazing, and decorative sculptural presence, embodying the creative freedom that characterized mid-century French ceramic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its dynamic silhouette and vivid interior glaze, this vase functions equally well as a vessel or as a standalone sculptural object in modern or eclectic interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery good vintage condition. The vase presents beautifully overall. On close inspection, three fine hairline marks are visible within the glaze; these are subtle and stable, and do not affect the structural integrity or display quality of the piece. The base shows light surface wear and minor scratches consistent with age and careful use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 9.25 in (23.5 cm); Depth: 5.51 in (14 cm); Height: 11.61 in (29.5 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.38 lb (1.08 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Insurance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item will be carefully packed and shipped fully insured.\u003cbr\u003eShipping costs and any applicable import duties or taxes are calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Lune Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56773773951307,"sku":"CA0063","price":310.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/9645\/9595\/files\/IMG_6731.jpg?v=1773249316","url":"https:\/\/maisonlunecollection.com\/products\/ceramidi-sculptural-ceramic-vase-with-yellow-glaze-french-studio-pottery","provider":"Maison Lune Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}