Superb Contemporary Blue Stoneware Round Vase – Signed Pierre Bernier

Magnificent contemporary round vase in glazed stoneware, an authentic artisan creation by the French ceramist Pierre Bernier (based in Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie). This unique piece stands out with a captivating contrast: a spherical body covered in deep blue glaze with vibrant hues and speckled crystallisation effects, topped with a high, narrow neck with a raw texture, finely ribbed in brown-black tones. The underside of the vase features the artist's official signature incised into the raw clay (a stylised monogram composed of a circle and curved lines, listed in art ceramic guides), ensuring its authenticity. Exact dimensions: • Height: 16 cm • Width (at the widest / maximum diameter): 10 cm • Base diameter: 7.5 cm • Neck diameter: 2.5 cm Characteristics: • Style: Contemporary, studio design, brutalist / Wabi-Sabi spirit. • Materials: Glazed stoneware and textured raw clay. • Condition: In perfect condition, no chips or cracks. - Note to collectors: A second similar model in speckled cream white tones is also available for sale (see photos). Ideal for forming a harmonious pair.