{"product_id":"vintage-french-ceramic-flower-vase-by-alexandre-kostanda-circa-1960s-1","title":"Vintage French Ceramic Flower Vase by Alexandre Kostanda (circa 1960s)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench ceramic flower vase by Alexandre Kostanda, Vallauris, France (circa 1960s). In his trademark natural clay and rustic style, Kostanda created beautifully original vessels, such as vases, pitchers and pots which were at the same time, utilitarian and stunning works of art. Tactile and visually alluring, these pieces are collected internationally by devotees of Kostanda, one of the founders of the Accolay workshops. This piece is inspired by African and pre-Columbian visual references in their earthy oxides of iron brown and ochre. In good overall condition. The elegant yet small opening would suit two or three beautiful flowers. Signed on the underside: 'A. Kostanda, Vallauris' along with an impressed maker's mark. Please enjoy the many photos accompanying this listing. Upon request, a video will be provided. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH 21.5 cm \/ 8.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDia 11.5 cm \/4.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/span\u003e Alexandre Kostanda (1924-2007) was an apprentice to Louis Giraud in Vallauris, France, on the French Riviera. Kostanda later became head of the studio from 1949 to 1953 where his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emother, Irene, had also worked for Giraud as a decorator. In 1953 Kostanda founded his own studio. He brought Cluny sandstone clay with him which supported higher cooking temperatures, mixing it with the soil from Vallauris. When others migrated towards bright, shimmering colours, Kostanda preferred to create with colours that retained the natural elements of the clay. His ceramics' rustic appearance surprises with its finesse and balance revealing an exceptional technical mastery of his art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bureau of Interior Affairs (BIA London)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56758367814012,"sku":"SKU 2745","price":840.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1764\/8437\/files\/IMG_8280.jpg?v=1778495592","url":"https:\/\/bialondon.com\/products\/vintage-french-ceramic-flower-vase-by-alexandre-kostanda-circa-1960s-1","provider":"Bureau of Interior Affairs (BIA London)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}