Mid-Century Vallauris Ceramic Fish-Shaped Apéritif Platter - 14¼"

A mid-century Vallauris ceramic apéritif platter in the form of a fish, signed to the base. Playfully modelled, the piece is animated by charming details such as the expressive eye and mouth, and gently defined fins, giving it a light, whimsical character.

The interior is divided into four compartments, ideal for serving olives, nuts, or small bites, and is finished in richly variegated glazes of warm brown, coral, and green, typical of Vallauris production of the period, a centre renowned in the mid-20th century for its lively, expressive ceramics. The surface has a lively, glossy finish that enhances both the colour and the sculptural form.

Both decorative and practical, it lends itself particularly well to relaxed entertaining in a coastal home or on a sunlit terrace, where it brings a cheerful Riviera touch. Equally at home on a kitchen counter or shelf, it adds a note of mid-century French charm to everyday living.