Henri Cazaux (1923-2011), Vallauris, Sgraffito Ceramic Vase, 1950-1970
Henri Cazaux was a member of the famous Cazaux pottery family from Ciboure (Basque Country), who later worked in Vallauris, particularly from the 1950s to the 1970s.
Henri Cazaux was the second generation of a famous pottery family. He worked mainly in Vallauris after World War II, a period during which Vallauris was flooded with creative potters (including Picasso, Capron, Foucard-Jourdan, Ramié, etc.). Unlike his father Édouard, who was more closely linked to Parisian galleries and salons, Henri sold mainly at local markets and exhibitions in the south of France.
His known styles include: Marked sgraffito (patterns etched into wet clay) Use of deep blues, turquoise, and earth tones Abstract designs – often birds, fish, or geometric shapes Glazes with speckled and mottled finishes, often with earthy brown washes or blackShapes: mainly vases, plates, lamps and bowls
Height of this vase 29.5 cm
Henri Cazaux was the second generation of a famous pottery family. He worked mainly in Vallauris after World War II, a period during which Vallauris was flooded with creative potters (including Picasso, Capron, Foucard-Jourdan, Ramié, etc.). Unlike his father Édouard, who was more closely linked to Parisian galleries and salons, Henri sold mainly at local markets and exhibitions in the south of France.
His known styles include: Marked sgraffito (patterns etched into wet clay) Use of deep blues, turquoise, and earth tones Abstract designs – often birds, fish, or geometric shapes Glazes with speckled and mottled finishes, often with earthy brown washes or blackShapes: mainly vases, plates, lamps and bowls
Height of this vase 29.5 cm
450 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Design 50's and 60's
Condition: Good condition
Material: Ceramic
Height: 29.5 cm
Reference (ID): 1570668
Availability: In stock
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