Alexandra Kostanda, enamelled stoneware pitcher, Vallauris, 1960s

Elegant stoneware jug, signed A. Kostanda Vallauris. An authentic piece by the ceramist Alexandra Kostanda (1921-2011), a major figure in the art ceramics of Vallauris. Turned and glazed stoneware. Incised signature: A. Kostanda Vallauris. Geometric abstract decoration, brown and ochre glazes. Modernist work from the 1960s-1970s. Alexandra Kostanda made her mark on the Vallauris scene with her refined style and her exploration of glazes. A typical piece of her production, combining utility and decorative art. Very good overall condition, no cracks or chips, decoration perfectly preserved.