Perfume Burner Statuette "character" By Albert Thiry Vallauris
Artist: Albert Thiry
Anthropomorphic incense burner statuette in white and brown enamelled terracotta by Albert Thiry (1932-2009), 1960s.
Perfect condition
Height 20.5cm
Thiry handwritten signature on the reverse.
Albert Thiry (1923 - 2009)
Pyot Gavaudan Thiry (1933)
Originally from Nice, the Thiry family moved to Vallauris in 1943. After studying at the School of Decorative Arts in Nice, Albert Thiry continued his training as a trainee in various pottery workshops, notably at Charles VOLTZ (1923-1997). He married Pyot Gavaudan, who worked for Marcel Giraud (1897-1985) as a decorator and designer. IN 1961, they created their own workshop and developed a technique of intaglio engravings and decoration in chamotte clay for utilitarian pieces and dreamlike characters inspired by mythology and fanciful animals.
Perfect condition
Height 20.5cm
Thiry handwritten signature on the reverse.
Albert Thiry (1923 - 2009)
Pyot Gavaudan Thiry (1933)
Originally from Nice, the Thiry family moved to Vallauris in 1943. After studying at the School of Decorative Arts in Nice, Albert Thiry continued his training as a trainee in various pottery workshops, notably at Charles VOLTZ (1923-1997). He married Pyot Gavaudan, who worked for Marcel Giraud (1897-1985) as a decorator and designer. IN 1961, they created their own workshop and developed a technique of intaglio engravings and decoration in chamotte clay for utilitarian pieces and dreamlike characters inspired by mythology and fanciful animals.
480 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Design 50's and 60's
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Ceramic
Height: 20,5cm
Reference (ID): 1144641
Availability: In stock
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