Georges Pelletier For La Roue Vallauris Large Brutalist Ceramic Wall Plaque, 1970`s Ca, French
£1,500 per item
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Item details
Height
91.5 cm
Width
41.0 cm
Depth
5.0 cm
Wear conditions
Good
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Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
Georges Pelletier for La Roue workshops in Vallauris, large vintage brutalist ceramic wall plaque, 1970`s ca, France.
This vintage wall plaque has been gently cleaned while preserving the aged patina. It is ready to hang.
This exceptional one off sculptural handmade ceramic wall piece is unsigned, but most likely is from Pelletier`s studio (the attributed designer & manufacturer) as evidenced by the decoration and very unique style & detailed craftsmanship. A true work of art and fine example of Mid Century French design.
With its sculptural presence it would suit a range of interiors such as Art Deco, Hollywood Regency, Traditional, Industrial or Contemporary.
Many of Pelletier design features are present on this piece, such as the intricate hand-painted & sculpted different tiles featuring bold geometric patterns, earthy tones and concentric motifs with the accents in gold.
The result of the composition is great movement an depth. The dominant earthy colours combined with greens & blues. Various textures and layers of geometric decorations on the background, at different levels under the glaze, create a very rich & complex piece. The gold accents illuminate the scene: perhaps a fantasy garden or the bottom of the sea.
This piece has a good weight. The tiles are mounted on the original vintage white fiberglass base, that has two holes on the back to hang to the wall.
This vintage wall plaque is in very good vintage condition. The vintage patina has been preserved. The composition is sound with no loses or missing parts. No cracks or chips on the ceramic, just minor superficial marks & rubbing to the glaze in tiny areas. The fiberglass is in good condition with some marks, a small flat chip on a back corner & slightly enlarged holes overtime, all in line with age & wear.
Packing is offered free of charge. We take special professional care with packing. For safe transport the plaque will be wrapped in bubble wrap, foam and an outer layer of card. It would then easily fit into a box with loose fill packing suitable for posting with a courier. We ship with reliable couriers (signed for, tracked & insured).
MAIN DELIVERY CHARGES:
Within London (UK): £ Free
UK Mainland: £ 50
European Union: £ 100
United States/Canada: £ 130
Japan: £ 150
Australia £ 155
Rest of the World please enquire.
GEORGES PELLETIER HISTORY
Georges Pelletier, (1938-2024), was a Belgian ceramicist renowned for his innovative designs. Trained at the École des Métiers d’Art in Paris, he blended traditional craftsmanship with avant-garde aesthetics, creating timeless pieces that reflect Vallauris`s rich ceramic heritage.
He trained in Paris, where in 1961 opened his own studio. Soon afterwards was noted by the Bobois furniture company and was asked to supply Roche Bobois with their lighting collections between 1961 and 1973. In 1973 Pelletier moved to Cannes in the South of France where he set up a new workshop active until his passing.
La Roue opened in 1962 and was run by Alexandre (1935-2018) and Betty Fadas. La Roue was an upmarket outlet which sold handmade ceramics of various designers in the town of Vallauris in France.
Condition report:
This vintage wall plaque is in very good vintage condition. The vintage patina has been preserved. The composition is sound with no loses or missing parts. No cracks or chips on the ceramic, just minor superficial marks & rubbing to the glaze in tiny areas. The fiberglass is in good condition with some marks, a small flat chip on a back corner & slightly enlarged holes overtime, all in line with age & wear.
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Estimated delivery time
Less than one week
Free collection available
Yes
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