Stoneware jug by Jean Claude Monange.

In the gentle palette of 1970s art studios, this superb stoneware jug signed by Jean-Claude Monange tells the raw and poetic aesthetic of French pottery. Hand-thrown, the piece features a magnificent stylised botanical decoration: a midnight blue flower, a large ochre leaf motif, and a play of speckled textures that evoke earth, fire, and a deliberately vibrant material. The interior, glazed in a deep blue-grey, provides a delicate contrast to the sandy surface of the stoneware. Beneath the handle, the piece bears the engraved monogram "HY", a characteristic signature of the potter, discreet and authentic. A unique studio work that subtly blends warm brutalism, modern rusticity, and the spirit of Studio Pottery. With its height of 28 cm, this jug becomes a characterful vase: perfect for holding a wildflower bouquet, a few graphic branches, or simply to adorn a shelf. A rare, expressive, and strikingly contemporary piece, ideal for anyone who loves natural, sculptural interiors filled with personality. In very good overall condition.