FRENCH MIDCENTURY CERAMIC WALL MIRROR - Ref 04615

by Gérard HOFMANN

Col de Saint-Antoine Road, VALLAURIS

France, 1960s

CERAMIC & MIRROR

Diameter : 8.7"(22cm), Depth: 1.2"(3cm)

Signed "HOF." on the back

Excellent condition !

French Midcentury Ceramic Wall Mirror by Gérard Hofmann, 1960s.

This stunning French Midcentury ceramic wall mirror was crafted by renowned artist Gérard Hofmann in Vallauris, France during the 1960s. Featuring a striking ceramic frame with Hofmann’s signature bold red glaze paired with a clear mirror, this vintage piece perfectly captures the essence of midcentury modern design. The mirror measures 8.7 inches (22 cm) in diameter with a depth of 1.2 inches (3 cm), making it an ideal decorative accent for any space.

Signed “HOF.” on the back, this collectible wall mirror is in excellent condition, ready to add timeless elegance and a vivid touch of French artistry to your home. Perfect for collectors of midcentury ceramics and vintage wall decor.

Gérard Hofmann (1917–1965)

French painter and ceramist.

Born in 1917, Gérard Hofmann began his career as a painter before turning to ceramics. In Vallauris, he joined the Cérenne ceramic workshop as a decorator.

Cérenne was founded by Charles René Neveux, its name derived from the contraction of the company name “Céramique René Neveux.” Active between 1949 and 1959, the workshop employed around fifty people, including about twenty decorators, producing both utilitarian ceramics and unique pieces for France and international markets. From 1959, René Grout, assisted by his son Robert, took over the management until the factory closed in 1994.

After 1959, Gérard Hofmann left Cérenne and, together with his wife Christiane, opened his own workshop on Col de Saint Antoine Road in Vallauris. The couple produced both utilitarian ceramics and unique decorative pieces such as rolling vases and mirrors. Their works were sold in the ceramic store “La Bergerie,” founded by Françoise Azais.

A specialist in manganese red glaze, Gérard Hofmann crafted pieces of exceptional quality and is recognized for his distinctive and powerful red hues.

He also collaborated with the artist Fernand Léger in Biot.

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