Virebent Porcelain vase - France 1960s-70s

Vintage mid-century Virebent Porcelain sculptural 'forme libre' vase, made in Puy-l'Évêque, France circa 1960-70.

Likely created by artisan Claire Debril, Solange Garotte or Bernard Prigent for Virebent. Porcelaine Virebent Puy-l'Évêque France marking on the base. Rare collector's item! Beautiful smooth shiny ombré glaze of shades of blue and light grey. Unique, sculptural, architectural, stingray-like form.

Condition:
In excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks or other damage.

Measurements:
12.5cm tall x 16.5cm wide x approx 7.5cm deep at widest point = approx 5" x 6.5" x 3"
Irregular opening, approx 3cm diameter at widest point.

Other vintage vessels also available, as shown in last image.

The Virebent family were widely recognized as architects and ceramists in Toulouse since the 18th Century. In 1924 the Virebent factory was founded in Puy-l’Évêque, France. In 1960s the company began artistic collaborations to create tableware, crockery, furniture and light fixtures, many of which are classics of their time and are on public display in the permanent collection of Paris’ Museum of Decorative Arts.