Infuse a decidedly surreal and poetic touch into your decor with this superb pair of antique white porcelain glove molds, stamped Oyhenart Vichy. True icons of industrial repurposing, these anthropomorphic sculptures captivate with the elegance of their lines and the purity of their whiteness. A classic of the modern cabinet of curiosities to proudly display.

History and Design

Witnesses to French industrial heritage from the mid-20th century, these utilitarian vitrified porcelain objects have left factories to become essential collector's items.

The Cocteau / Schiaparelli Aesthetic: With their slender fingers and mystical allure, these hands immediately evoke the poetic universe of Jean Cocteau and the surrealism of the 40s-50s.

Authentic Details: Each hand bears its famous original green stamp “Oyhenart Vichy”, accompanied by its manufacturing graduation lines and its technical hole at the base.

Decorating Tip: Ultra-versatile, they can be used alone as sculptures, in pairs to frame books on a shelf, or repurposed as original soliflores (vases) by slipping in a dried flower or a slender plant stem.

Features

Repurposed Industrial Art: The strong trend of Curiosity Chic that instantly brings character and history to an interior.

Sold as a Pair: It is rare to find them together with such well-preserved screen prints, allowing for perfect symmetry.

High-Quality Porcelain: A glossy, smooth, unalterable, and very easy-to-clean white finish.

Technical Specifications

Origin: France (Vichy)

Manufacturer: Établissements Oyhenart

Period: 1950s / 1960s

Material: Enameled white industrial porcelain

Marking: Original green stamp visible at the base of each piece

Condition: Excellent condition. No chips, no cracks. The porcelain has retained all its brilliance and the green graphics are perfectly legible.

Dimensions: height 43 cm

Can be sold separately.

💡 The Gallerist's Style Tip

"For a dramatic effect, place this pair of hands on a black marble coffee table or a dark console. The contrast between the purity of the white porcelain and a textured or dark background makes the silhouette stand out spectacularly."