An orange glazed original art pottery ceramic vase by French ceramicist Gilbert Portanier, Vallauris, France c1950. Signed on base and on the underside. Portanier was born in the French Riviera and had a long career as a ceramicist, working in Brussels, Belgium, Paris and Vallauris, France alongside Picasso, and for a time with Rosenthal china in Germany. A highly respected artist, his pieces are sought after by collectors worldwide. 18.5" L x 5" W x 18" H