GEORGES JOUVE (1910-1964) Model commonly known as Fernandel and designed around [1955]. Very large tapered ovoid vase; the neck is pinched and levelled at an angle. Glazed ceramic proof; white, black - known as Grain de poivre. The interior and neck rim glazed in black with white and green shading in places. Year 1950. Signed with the monogram A. P. (with interlaced letters) for Apollon, known as the Alpha mark, under the base. Height: 52cm Bibliography: - Preface by Pierre Bergé, Texts by Philippe Jousse and Norbert Pierlot - Georges Jouve- Éditions Jousse Entreprise, Paris. Enameling variations reproduced on pages 58, 98, 285 and 297. - Catherine and Stéphane de Beyrie - Georges Jouve - À la lumière d'Apollon - Éditions SPRL Debeyrie's Collection, 2021. Enameling variant reproduced on pages 132 and 133.