Glazed ceramic vase "fat lava" with abstract decoration Signed Marius Bessone

Ceramic vase with "fat lava" glaze, abstract decoration, signed Marius Bessone (Vallauris) Dimensions. Height 22cm. Diameter 12cm. Very good condition. Shipping at an additional cost. Biography. Marius Bessone 1 January 1929 – 1 January 2001. Vallauris, France. Marius Bessone is an emblematic figure of 20th-century French ceramics. Primarily active in Vallauris, he developed a unique style that has marked the history of ceramic art. His work, internationally recognised, reflects exceptional craftsmanship and a constant quest for innovation. Born in 1929 in Vallauris, Marius grew up in the world of clay, becoming familiar with the potter's wheel from a young age under the guidance of his artisan parents. This early immersion in ceramic art formed the basis of his intuitive approach to the material. He underwent rigorous training in industrial techniques for architecture and ceramic decoration between 1949 and 1954. The true genesis of Bessone's work began in 1954 when he opened a workshop with his wife, Huguette. This marital and artistic partnership shaped their shared vision, and together they created utilitarian pieces with geometric forms, punctuated by incisions and adorned with bright colours. These creations, which are expressions of their shared love for clay, reinforce the link between art and utility, beauty and practicality. Passionate about research, Marius's work is distinguished by the exploration of textured surfaces and the reworking of processes such as crystallisation. Throughout his career, he filed an impressive number of patents, particularly for ceramic decoration processes, such as the volcanic effects technique, a method of glazing crystallisation that creates bubble effects on the surface of ceramics. Marius is particularly known for his "fat lava" style pieces with textured surfaces and colourful abstract patterns. Recognition.