Zoomorphic vase by Gilbert Valentin

Rare large vase with triangular neck by Gilbert Valentin, Atelier Les Archanges, Vallauris, circa 1955.
Glazed ceramic, abstract design.
Presented with its original base (see photo n°5).
Signed under the base “Les Archanges, Vallauris, G. Valentin”.

Excellent condition, note a small enamel skip at the base due to firing.

Dimensions :
Height : 44cm
Width : 18cm
Depth : 23cm
With the base : H51cm

Bibliography :
“Vallauris, la ville atelier”, Silvana Editoriale, 2021,
a similar model reproduced p.15 and 52.
“1947-2017, 70 years of French ceramic expression
expression”, P.Chambost, P.Marziano,
A. Serpollet, Les livres de l’Îlot, 2020, similar model reproduced p. 220.