Coupelle sur pied by Gerbino

A beautiful Vallauris (Provence) clay mosaïc high tray with handles by ceramist Jean Gerbino

Story: Jean Gerbino (1876-1966) was a well known French master ceramist. He opened a workshop in Vallauris, in the south of France, in 1930. He developed a mosaïc technique of using small bits of various colored clays joined in sheets, which he formed in molds. The pieces were fired twice, with the second clear glaze firing giving them a glossy finish.

Description: High tray with handles made from various coloured clays with beautiful mosaïc patterning. Signed on the bottom, "Gerbino, Vallauris".
Coloured clays with clear glaze. Looks simply stunning! 

Condition: Very good.

Estimated era: 1930-1960

Measurements: Height: 8cm / 3.2"; Diameter: 16.5 cm / 6.5"