Fonck & Matéo Rare ‘Pique-Fleurs” Vase #2, Vallauris 1950 - 1969

Very beautiful “Pique-fleurs” vase in red earth from Vallauris, hand decorated with a nice geometric organic motif and enamelled. A handsome example of mid-20th-century French studio art pottery in excellent vintage condition. Signed “Fonck & Mateo”. Vases that feature these holes are called pique-fleurs as this system supports stems in an arrangement.The body contains a good amount of water to keep the arrangement stable and blooming.

About the Designer

The very nature of Fonck and Mateo being ceramists from Vallauris in Southern France added credibility to their work. However, their works exhibit a willingness to come up with new ideas as their environment pushed them to differentiate themselves from other ceramists. Fonck and Mateo focused on floral decoration by creating vases. Their standing in the mid-20th century French Vallauris pottery movement remains evident considering the continued interest in their vintage, hand-crafted ceramic pottery vases, lamps, and stoneware pitchers that are typical of the era. Their works are among those from the mid-20th-century French studio art pottery that collectors seek to maintain in vintage condition. The duo succeeded in creating pottery products with widespread appeal.

Period

1950-1969

Place of Origin

France

Condition

Good Vintage Condition

Dimensions

13 cm x 13 cm x 11 cm