A mid-century modern (MCM) French art pottery pitcher made in the historic ceramics region of Vallauris, France during the 1950s to 1960s. This piece features an iconic sculptural form with a high sweeping handle, flared rim, and bulbous body.

​The glaze features an intense jet-black glossy base adorned with running flame-style volcanic drip glaze in vivid crimson red, bright orange, white, and turquoise blue accents.

​The unglazed earthenware foot ring reveals the hand-carved mark: Vallauris.

​Key Features & Specifications:

​Origin / Region: Vallauris, France

​Era: Circa 1950s – 1960s

​Type: Art Pottery Jug / Pitcher / Vase

​Style: Mid-Century Modern (MCM) / French Studio Pottery / Fat Lava

​Glaze: Glossy Black with Flame Drip Glaze (Orange, Red, White, Turquoise)

​Markings: Hand-incised Vallauris on the base

​Condition Report:

​Excellent Vintage Condition: No chips, cracks, or structural repairs.

​Clean base ring with distinct incised signature.