Ceramic candlestick signed A. Kostanda – Vallauris, 1950s

An elegant ceramic candlestick, crafted and signed by Alexandre Kostanda, a prominent ceramist of the Vallauris School, active from the 1950s to the 1970s. Made in the Vallauris workshops, this model, typical of Kostanda's work, features a refined hourglass shape, blending geometric rigor with modernist simplicity. The surface boasts a textured matte glaze in a beautiful range of nuanced natural brown and beige tones, characteristic of the artist's exploration of firing effects and the richness of terracotta. Its refined minimalism embodies the spirit of Vallauris during its golden age, focused on form and material rather than ornamentation. Alexandre Kostanda (1921–2007), a former collaborator of Roger Capron, developed a personal style imbued with rigor and tactile poetry. His works are now sought after by collectors of French art ceramics for their authenticity and timelessness. This Vallauris ceramic candlestick is in very good vintage condition with a beautiful patina and intact glaze.