Rare Vase by Jean de Lespinasse 1950s

Rare ceramic vase by the French ceramist from Vallauris Jean de Lespinasse (1896-1979), sgrafitto geometric motifs incised in white on a matte black background, enameled bright red inside. 1950’s. Signed JDL and numbered 700 below.

About the Designer

Jean de Lespinasse was born in 1896 in the Cotes d'Armor region of France, in the town of Bréhat. After the Second World War, during which he was a member of the Resistance in the South of France, he opened a studio in Nice. Working with his wife, he sold his work through several shops and fairs. They had shops in Sainte Maxime from 1958 to 1961, in Saint Paul de Vence and Vallauris (some items are signed Vallauris). All the pottery was produced in the Nice studio. Items are signed JdL and are sometimes numbered as these formed part of the catalogue he used to sell with. His work is varied and often very decorative. He used both moulds and turning techniques. He died in 1979. His works are highly sought after among mid century collectors.

Period

Circa 1950

Place of Origin

Vallauris, France

Condition

Good Vintage Condition

Dimensions

30 cm x 13 cm x 20 cm