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Georges Jouve (1910-1964)

Ceramic bowl known as "Banana", France, circa 1955.

White crackle glazed ceramic. Signed "Jouve" and marked with the artist's mark on the reverse.

Length 18.5 cm (7 1/4 in.), width 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.), height 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)

Bibliography, for similar models: Michel Faré, Georges Jouve , Paris, 1965, p. 71; Pierre Staudenmeyer, La Céramique française des années 50 , Paris, 2004, p. 21; Philippe Jousse, Georges Jouve , Paris, 2006, p. 54-55.

More photos, details, and the PDF datasheet are available on our website: bianco-goldmann.com/products/georges-jouve-coupe-banane

Statut de l'objet
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Images
Georges Jouve's "Banana" bowl seen from above: the hollowed-out interior of the bowl and its reflection
Georges Jouve's "Banana" bowl, three-quarter view, freeform shape in crackled white ceramic
Georges Jouve's "Banana" bowl presented on a black lacquered tray
Detail of the crackled white enamel of the "Banana" bowl by Georges Jouve
Georges Jouve's "Banana" haircut, seen from above against a black background
The signature “Jouve” and the artist’s mark are engraved on the reverse of the “Banana” cup.