Small Basque art stoneware vase Ciboure Gaitaud

Small vase in art stoneware from the basque country with a pronounced belly, a tight neck on a high neck and two thin handles decorated with characters near a fountain. Hand painted signed gaitaud r in very good condition without chips. History: art stoneware is a ceramic material that is used to create decorative and utilitarian art objects. The artisans of the basque country have been recognized for their mastery of this art for many years. Among them, gaitaud is one of the most talented. Gaitaud is a basque ceramist born in 1916 in saint-jean-de-luz. He studied at the school of fine arts in bordeaux before returning to his native region to work as a painter and ceramist. His works in art stoneware are highly appreciated for their quality and beauty. The floral and geometric patterns that adorn his ceramics are typical of basque culture.