Accolay, Enamelled Earthenware Vase, Circa 1960

ACCOLAY, glazed earthenware vase, speckled polychrome brown and blue reaction decoration. Height: 25 cm. Circa 1950 The term Accolay Pottery refers to the production of a community of potters based in the village of Accolay, in the Yonne department. This production center was created by four former students of Alexandre Kostanda, active from 1945 to 1989. The vases and pottery with a scratched matte blue glaze were inspired by ancient ceramics discovered in Burgundy. Alongside these pieces, ceramic masks reminiscent of primitive arts were created. Research carried out on the shrinkage of certain glazes during firing led to the development of a characteristic speckled effect, similar to an animal's fur and reminiscent of the nuances of the landscapes of the YonneReference:- Philippe Chambost, Pascal Marziano, Arnaud Serpollet, 70 years of French ceramic expression, Les livres de l'îlot, 2020,Reference:- Philippe Chambost, Pascal Marziano, Arnaud Serpollet, 70 years of French ceramic expression, Les livres de l'îlot, 2020,