Vase Cyclope, turquoise ceramic, by C. Cart, France, 1960s.
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This large ceramic vase, designed by Charles Cart for Cyclope Emaux Des Glacier, is a distinctive example of French modernism from the 1960s. Produced in Annecy, at the heart of the Alps, it reflects a period of experimentation with texture and glazing that defined the era’s search for new forms. The vase is hand-crafted, featuring a cylindrical silhouette with harmonious proportions (height 22 cm, top diameter 14.5 cm) and a gently flared rim. Its surface is coated with fat lava glaze in saturated shades of blue—ranging from turquoise to deep cobalt—marked by nuanced gradients and color transitions. The highly textured exterior is covered with irregular bubbles, thickenings, and crater-like indentations, creating a pronounced volcanic tactile effect. Black ceramic peeks through the crevices, while the rim and interior are finished in a lustrous, glossy black. The condition is described as excellent—no visible chips, cracks, or repairs, and all elements remain original, with no signs of restoration. This vase speaks to the spirit of the 1960s, a time when French ceramicists—drawing inspiration from nature and geological phenomena—sought new ways to express the energy of matter. Its surface evokes solidified lava, while the deep blues recall alpine lakes and rocky landscapes. The vase seems to capture a moment of dynamic transformation, as if time and fire converged upon its surface. It is an object that does not merely decorate but carries its own narrative of experimentation and the creative restlessness of
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Height22 cm
Width14 cm
Dimension details
Width14 cm
Height22 cm
Weight1 kg
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