Black ceramic candlestick Jean Marais Vallauris

Black ceramic candlestick by Jean Marais. Vallauris, circa 1960. Black ceramic candlestick with a metallic sheen glaze, shaped in Vallauris in collaboration with the potter Pasquali, in the style of the artist's characteristic productions. The architectural form consists of a flared trumpet base supporting a spherical body topped with a neck and a candle holder dish. The surface features a textured finish, typical of the clay treatment in this workshop. Cursive signature "Jean Marais" incised on the base, visible in two locations. Unglazed terracotta base. Jean Marais (1913–1998), actor and artist, practiced ceramics and signed his works in this characteristic cursive style. Height: 30 cm. Diameter of the base: 10 cm. Very good overall condition.