Georges JOUVE (1910–1964) - Lot 306

Georges JOUVE (1910–1964) Large, curvilinear vessel known as the “Banana,” circa 1955 Black-glazed ceramic piece Signed “Jouve” and bears the artist’s “alpha” monogram on the reverse (Minor restorations) H.: 15 cm. - W.: 37 cm. - D.: 16 cm. Note: This bowl design comes in three sizes. The model shown here is the largest; its organic lines evoke the biomorphic forms of Yves Tanguy or the soft, sensual curves of Henry Moore’s abstract sculptures. Bibliography: - Galerie Laffanour, *Living with Charlotte Perriand*, Skira, 2019, similar model reproduced on p. 81. - Michel Faré, *Georges Jouve*, Edition Art et Industrie, 1965, similar model reproduced on p. 71. - Georges Jouve, Éditions Jousse Entreprise, 2005, similar model reproduced on p. 56. - Karine Lacquemant, Georges Jouve, Éditions Norma, 2025, similar model reproduced on p. 138.

Estimate:£15,036.75

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