Pink/blue ceramic box with bird lid by Frères Cloutier.

Object characteristics. • Object type: Round jewelry box or catch-all with lid. • Material: Glazed ceramic. • Decor: A bird in blue and green tones serving as a handle on top, resting on a round base in pink/purple shades. • Attributed origin: France (mid-century style / workshop of Robert and Jean Cloutier). • Years 1950/1960. • Dimensions: See photos. Base analysis: • The signature: The cursive writing incised directly into the fresh clay is characteristic of their production from the 1960s/1970s. • The terracotta: The raw red clay visible at the heel (the unglazed base) is typical of the clays used by the duo at that time. Condition: Great condition, small chip on the edge of the lid (see photos). • Uncommon piece on the market, a ceramic that is a must-have for any collector of the Cloutier brothers.