Mathieu Matégot & Georges Jouve

Bear's Claw Ashtray

c. 1951, France
Re-glazed ceramic ashtray with original iron and rattan stand
Ceramic piece marked with Jouve's cypher
13w x 11.5d x 24.5h inches

Literature: Philippe Jousse and Caroline Mondineu, Mathieu Matégot, Édition Jousse Entreprise, Paris, 2003, p. 89, 90 and 91; Galerie Jousse Entreprise, Georges Jouve, Paris, 2005, p. 48, 49 and 167

During the 1950's, the famous ceramicist Georges Jouve frequently collaborated with his good friend, the well-known furniture designer Mathieu Matégot. The 'Bear's Paw' ashtray, in particular, was designed to go with Matégot's perforated metal furniture. It came in a variety of glazes that were either crackled, glossy or matte. The ashtray is large to accommodate cigars.

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