Jacques Blin Vase With Hemmed Neck

Ceramic Vase by Jacques Blin with Stylized Birds. This charming ceramic vase is a distinctive work by the French ceramist Jacques Blin. It has a characteristic pot-bellied shape, with a rounded body and a short neck topped with a slightly flared rim. The glaze, a soft shade tending towards celadon or light sea green, is applied in a textured manner, giving the surface a visually rough and grainy appearance, often compared to a "toad skin", while the touch remains remarkably soft and smooth, which is a signature of the artist. The engraved decoration, typical of Blin's style, depicts stylized birds with geometric shapes and hatched internal patterns, evoking primitive or folk art. These figures fan out harmoniously around the body of the vase, delineated by a horizontal band of linear motifs at the base. The aesthetic of the work reflects Blin's fascination with simplicity and the strength of lines. The piece is signed "J Blin" underneath, as seen in the photo of the base, guaranteeing its authenticity. This vase is a fine example of Jacques Blin's unique work, combining recognizable texture with singular figurative art. Height: 20 cm Excellent condition Who was Jacques Blin? Jacques Blin (1920-1995) was a French ceramist whose work marked the post-war period. An architect by training, he turned to ceramics in 1954, quickly establishing his own distinctive style. His works are recognizable by several characteristics: The texture of his glazes: Blin is famous for his grainy, matte glaze, often in pale tones such as off-white, gray, sky blue, or sea green, which he achieved through a particular technique of enamel and oxide. The engraved decorations: He decorated his pieces with incised or engraved motifs, often stylized figures of animals (birds, fish, horses), anthropomorphic characters, genre scenes, or abstract and geometric patterns. His graphic style, often naive and poetic, draws on primitive or archaic inspirations. Artisanal production: Blin produced a wide variety of utilitarian and decorative objects (vases, dishes, lamps, etc.), often working in collaboration with other artists for decoration. His work is today highly sought after by collectors of 20th-century art, due to its originality and artisanal quality.