Signed Vallauris Ceramic Bowl
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A beautiful vintage French studio pottery bowl, attributed to Vallauris and dating approximately from the 1950s–1960s. Hand-thrown in warm red terracotta, the bowl features a wonderfully expressive hand-decorated glaze in ochre yellow, muted blue-grey, cream and deep brown.

Maker / Designer: Unknown — monogram “JP”
Place of Origin: Vallauris, France
Colour: Ochre, Blue-Grey, Cream, Brown, Terracotta
Condition: Very good vintage condition with natural glaze variations, kiln marks and small irregularities typical of handmade studio pottery.
Period: 1950s–1960s
Materials: Glazed ceramic, Terracotta
Dimensions: Ø 11.5 × H 8 cm / Ø 4.5 × H 3.1 in
Attribution: Attributed to Vallauris / South of France based on style, clay, glaze and construction. The piece bears a monogram appearing to read “JP”, but the exact potter has not been conclusively identified.
Description

A beautiful vintage French studio pottery bowl, attributed to Vallauris and dating approximately from the 1950s–1960s. Hand-thrown in warm red terracotta, the bowl features a wonderfully expressive hand-decorated glaze in ochre yellow, muted blue-grey, cream and deep brown.

Details

Maker / Designer: Unknown — monogram “JP”

Period: 1950s–1960s

Place of Origin: Vallauris, France

Materials: Glazed ceramic, Terracotta

Colour: Ochre, Blue-Grey, Cream, Brown, Terracotta

Dimensions: Ø 11.5 × H 8 cm / Ø 4.5 × H 3.1 in

Condition: Very good vintage condition with natural glaze variations, kiln marks and small irregularities typical of handmade studio pottery.

Attribution: Attributed to Vallauris / South of France based on style, clay, glaze and construction. The piece bears a monogram appearing to read “JP”, but the exact potter has not been conclusively identified.

Maker & History
After the Second World War, Vallauris on the French Riviera became one of the most important centres of modern French ceramics. A dense network of workshops explored expressive glazes, terracotta bodies and sculptural everyday forms, creating the distinctive post-war pottery now associated with the town. This bowl carries a “JP” monogram, but without documentary evidence the maker remains unidentified.
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 Valérie

I was drawn to the warm, distinctly Provençal colours and the character of the handmade ceramic work. I love the richness of the glaze and the sense of craftsmanship that gives the piece so much personality.

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