Small Ceramic Jug Vallauris Malarmey (Old Mill 1954-1957)

Superb little bulbous ceramic jug from Vallauris by Jean-Claude Malarmey for the Atelier du Vieux Moulin. Collection piece (1954–1957): A rare work from the very first period of the Atelier du Vieux Moulin, founded in 1954 by three classmates from the Beaux-Arts in Reims: Jean-Claude Malarmey, Robert Perot, and Dominique Baudart, just before their separation in 1957. Magnificent textured enamel work "sea foam" / fat lava with floral and geometric relief patterns (shades of green, ochre, and brown). Signature: Engraved at the tip under the base "Malarmey / Vieux Moulin / Vallauris" Dimensions: Height: 15 cm|Ø at the neck: 6 cm|Ø max (with handle): 12 cm. Condition: Impeccable. No chips, no cracks. Slight natural wear from use under the base. Very careful shipping (reinforced bubble wrap and secure cardboard). Vallauris, Jean Claude Malarmey, Malarmey, Robert Perot, Vieux Moulin, Beaux Arts Reims, vintage ceramics, ceramic jug, art pottery, fat lava, sea foam, mid-century, vintage stoneware, retro decor.