Alexandre KOSTANDA (1921-2007). - Lot 12

Alexandre KOSTANDA (1921-2007). Glazed stoneware pitcher. Polylobed rim. Height_20 cm. Alexandre Kostanda (1921-2007) is a French ceramist renowned for his sober, elegant glazed stoneware. Born in Sèvres, he taught and worked in Vallauris, a hotbed of post-war ceramics. From the 1950s onwards, he developed a refined style influenced by Japanese aesthetics and the modernist movement. His pieces - bowls, vases, goblets - are characterized by simple shapes, pure lines and matte or slightly satin-finish glazes, often in shades of brown, beige, celadon or blue. Appreciated by collectors, Kostanda has helped turn utilitarian ceramics into an art form in its own right, emphasizing balance, material and gesture.