French Decorative Pitcher by Jacques Blin (circa 1960s)

Mid-century ceramic decorative pitcher / vase by Jacques Blin (circa 1960s). Created in Blin's trademark misty glaze, this delightful vessel is incised with fantastical warriors presented in a linear, hieroglyphic style. The patchy blue is one of Blin's iconic colours. The ceramic is in good overall condition. Signed on the underside, 'J. Blin'. A previous owner seems to have also lightly incised '1966' on the underside. It may or may not be an accurate creation date. Please enjoy the many photos accompanying this listing. Upon request a video of the work will be provided. 

About the Artist: Jacques Blin (1920-1995) who was an engineer by trade but with a love for the visual arts. Blin has an immediately recognisable style characterised by a more or less misty appearance of the glaze and by decoration deeply marked in the raw clay, a method he used throughout his career. He frequently depicted fanciful birds, primitive animals, stylised figures and whimsical abstract motifs in his works which are always signed "J. Blin". A comprehensive book of the works of Jacques Blin has recently been released in both French and English: 'Jacques Blin, Ceramiste & Porteur d'Histoires' by Christine Lavenu. 

Dimensions:

H 25 cm / 9.8"

W 17 cm / 6.7"

Dia of body 12.3 cm / 4.8"