Charles Cart The Cyclops Blue Ceramic Vase, France, 1960s

Charles Cart Le Cyclope Émaux du Cyclope Vase, France, 1960s. Handmade French studio pottery vase from the Le Cyclope – Émaux du Cyclope workshop in Annecy, associated with the experimental ceramic production that developed in France during the post-war period, alongside the better-known Vallauris ceramic scene. Dating from the 1960s, the vase has a heavily textured surface covered in a vivid turquoise-blue glaze, with areas of black, grey and exposed darker ground. The irregular, almost geological surface results from the workshop's characteristic approach to glaze application, with pronounced relief, bubbling and pooling across the body. The interior is finished in dark blue-black, contrasting with the intense turquoise exterior. The base retains its original “Émaux du Cyclope – Fait Main – Annecy” label. Charles Cart's Le Cyclope belongs to the wider French studio pottery movement of the 1950s and 1960s, when workshops in places such as Vallauris and Annecy explored expressive forms and experimental glaze techniques. Cart's work is particularly recognisable for its richly textured, volcanic surfaces. Dimensions: Height: 18.5 cm (7.28 in) Diameter: 13 cm (5.12 in) Base diameter: 8 cm (3.15 in) AI-generated images are for illustrative purposes only. Proportions and scale may vary. Please refer to the listed measurements for the actual dimensions of the piece.