Large table lamp by J.C. Courjauld

A tall ceramic piece in beige, brown, and blue glaze, created by the French artist Jean-Claude Courjault. It is adorned with a contemporary lampshade.

The base is signed: "J.CL Courjault, Graduate of the Keraluc School of Fine Arts, Unique Piece."

Jean-Claude Courjault (May 8, 1940 – June 5, 2022)

Jean-Claude Courjault was a French ceramicist renowned for his original salt-glazed stoneware creations. Born in Thouars, in the Sèvres region, he received artistic training at the École des Beaux-Arts in Bourges, where he honed his ceramic skills under the tutelage of the celebrated ceramicists Jean and Jacqueline Lerat.

In the early 1960s, Courjault joined the Keraluc pottery in Quimper, Brittany. He played a pivotal role in reintroducing hand-throwing techniques and popularizing salt-glazing within the workshop. His work primarily comprises large vases, lamp bases, and candlesticks, characterized by polychrome designs in dominant shades of brown and blue, often adorned with scarred motifs. These pieces typically bear the inscription "J.CL Courjault Diplômé des Beaux-Arts Pièce unique" (J.CL Courjault, Graduate of the Fine Arts, Unique Piece) on the base.

In 1975, Courjault left Keraluc to establish his own studio, "La Cerisaie" (The Cherry Orchard), near Chinon. There, he continued to produce works reminiscent of his earlier creations at Keraluc, maintaining his signature style and techniques.

The pieces in the S Collection are celebrated for their unique aesthetic and craftsmanship, making them sought-after collector's items that add a touch of vintage elegance to any interior.

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