Single flower vase in Puisaye stoneware signed Philippe Monroig 1984.

Here is a beautiful stoneware vase from Puisaye with a harmonious shape and a lovely speckled chocolate and black glaze. Its original shape with this flared base also gives it very good stability: perfect for holding two or three daffodils, tulips, or poppies. It is signed under the base by Philippe Monroig, a potter since the 1980s in Villefranche de Conflent. He was associated for a few years with Pierre Saudin in a workshop called ‘Poterie de la citadelle’, and has been working alone since the 2010s. Although he is 70 years old, he is still active! This vase dates from 1984 and is typical of Philippe Monroig's early work; he was then working with stoneware and a relatively simple glaze, in natural tones reminiscent of ceramics from the 70s and 80s. Today, he is recognized in the field for his research on high-temperature glazes, which he creates himself by combining different wood ashes and metallic oxides, making his creations quite different from those he offered in the 80s. This vase is in perfect condition, with no cracks or chips. It measures 16 cm in height and 6.5 cm in diameter at the base.