Joseph Calvas-Blanchon Vallauris Vase
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A sculptural vintage Vallauris vase by Joseph Calvas-Blanchon, made in France circa 1950 and signed underneath. This French Mid Century ceramic vase features a rounded amphora-inspired shape with two large loop handles and a richly layered glaze combining petrol blue, blue-green, warm ochre, caramel and deep brown.

Maker / Designer: Joseph Calvas-Blanchon
Place of Origin: Vallauris, France
Colour: Petrol Blue, Blue-Green, Ochre, Brown
Condition: Very good vintage condition with natural glaze variations and light age-related wear consistent with handmade mid-century pottery.
Period: 1950s
Materials: Glazed ceramic
Dimensions: H 16 × W 12 cm / H 6.3 × W 4.7 in
Attribution: Signed underneath; attributed directly to Joseph Calvas-Blanchon, Vallauris.
Description

A sculptural vintage Vallauris vase by Joseph Calvas-Blanchon, made in France circa 1950 and signed underneath. This French Mid Century ceramic vase features a rounded amphora-inspired shape with two large loop handles and a richly layered glaze combining petrol blue, blue-green, warm ochre, caramel and deep brown.

Details

Maker / Designer: Joseph Calvas-Blanchon

Period: 1950s

Place of Origin: Vallauris, France

Materials: Glazed ceramic

Colour: Petrol Blue, Blue-Green, Ochre, Brown

Dimensions: H 16 × W 12 cm / H 6.3 × W 4.7 in

Condition: Very good vintage condition with natural glaze variations and light age-related wear consistent with handmade mid-century pottery.

Attribution: Signed underneath; attributed directly to Joseph Calvas-Blanchon, Vallauris.

Maker & History
After the Second World War, Vallauris became one of the most important centres of modern French ceramics. Joseph Calvas-Blanchon worked within this post-war tradition, combining Mediterranean pottery forms with sculptural handles and richly layered glazes.
Shipping & Returns
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Estimated delivery times: France 3–7 business days; Europe 5–8 business days; other destinations vary, usually 5–15 business days.
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Why we love it

Sourced by Marina

I love how contemporary the colours still feel despite the age of the piece. The glaze is especially beautiful, with a richness and depth that gives the vase so much character.

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