Stunning Large Artisan Porcelain Serving Bowl by Atelier-A France - 14½"

A large artisan porcelain slad bowl from Patricia Wells’s kitchen at Chanteduc in Provence, handmade especially for her by Agnès and Alex of Atelier-A Porcelaine in Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie, France. Signed “Agnès” on the side, the ivory porcelain has a smooth interior and a finely ribbed exterior; its gently irregular silhouette and neat foot clearly reveal the artist’s hand. Patricia exclaims, “It’s extraordinary. I have about 30 of her bowls that she made for me!” Generous in presence yet graceful in profile, this bowl suits the way Patricia cooks and teaches, where ingredients are clear and hospitality is relaxed. From her personal collection and well cared for, it carries the spirit of the village of potters she admires and the intelligent simplicity that defines her work. Place it at the center of the table for market salads, heap it with garden fruit or lemons in the kitchen, or set it on a sideboard as a refined focal point when not in use. A hardworking, beautifully made piece that brings Provençal craftsmanship to daily life.