Under the term Pottery d'Accolay lies the production of a community of potters installed in the village of Accolay in the department of Yonne. This production center was created by four former students of Alexandre Kostanda.
Active from 1945 to 1983, their pottery is characterized by a great technical inventiveness.
The models of ceramic figures...
Under the term Pottery d'Accolay lies the production of a community of potters installed in the village of Accolay in the department of Yonne. This production center was created by four former students of Alexandre Kostanda.
Active from 1945 to 1983, their pottery is characterized by a great technical inventiveness.
The models of ceramic figures and wire structure are among the most representative pieces.
The leader of the team of potters of Accolay, André Boutaud, passionate of chess, will produce many game pieces using this technique.
The vases and pottery with covered brushed blue were inspired by the ancient ceramics discovered in Burgundy.
A vast series of chamotte or varnished earthenware received graphic decorations of ethnic, Inca or Aztec inspiration.
Parallel to these pieces were created ceramic masks reminiscent of the first arts.
Research carried out on the retraction of certain cooking enamels led to the development of a characteristic speckled effect, similar to an animal coat and recalling the nuances of the landscapes of Yonne.
All Accolay pottery carries a signature in hollow, sometimes accompanied by a coat of arms and for some pieces are written the initials of the potter. The oldest pieces sometimes include a double A.
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