Ancient Greek Terracotta Child Figure. 4th century BC. 6 cm height. Private collection of Clément Massier (1844 - 1917).
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Ancient Greek terracotta Child Figure, 6 cm high, dating to the 4th century BC, in good condition, with provenance from the private collection of Clément Massier (1844–1917) and including an authenticity certificate and a Spanish export license.
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Child Figure.
Ancient Greek, 4th century BC.
MATERIAL: Terracotta
DIMENSIONS: 6 cm height.
PROVENANCE: Private collection of the French artist Clément Massier (1844 - 1917). In the family since then.
Massier (Dynasty)
The Massier dynasty started with Pierre Massier (1707-1748), a master potter in Vallauris, South of France. His grandsons Jacques (1806-1871) and Jerome (1820-1909) opened a workshop in 1833. Jacques’ sons, Delphin (1836-1907) and Clément (1844-1917) settled in Golfe-Juan in 1883. Jerôme’s son Jean-Baptiste (1850-1916) took over his father’s workshop. The factory became famous for its glazed earthenware, sold through detailed catalogs in France and abroad. Then they opened sales outlets all over France and Germany. In 1887 the factory was appointed official supplier of the Crown of England. The Massier called in renowned artists like Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer. The company developed a metallic chandelier which won a gold medal at the 1889 World Fair. From 1905 onward, Clément produced luxury culinary pottery and utilitarian items. After his death in 1917, his daughters took over the company and reissued their father’s works. Jean-Baptiste Massier sold his factory in 1899, reestablished by Marc Clergue, his son-in-law, in 1909. The company was then run by Jean, Marc’s son, until 1953, then by the latter’s nephew Alain Maunier until it closed permanently in 1990.
CONDITION: Good condition.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Seller's Story
Gallery of Ancient Art - Archeology based in Barcelona with more than fifteen years of experience. Specialized in classical art, Egyptian art, Asian art and pre-Columbian art. It guarantees the authenticity of all its pieces. It participates in the most important art fairs in Spain, such as Feriarte, as well as in fairs abroad, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels.
All the pieces are sent with an Export Permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
We are quick to ship via DHL Express or Direct Art Transport.
Translated by Google TranslateChild Figure.
Ancient Greek, 4th century BC.
MATERIAL: Terracotta
DIMENSIONS: 6 cm height.
PROVENANCE: Private collection of the French artist Clément Massier (1844 - 1917). In the family since then.
Massier (Dynasty)
The Massier dynasty started with Pierre Massier (1707-1748), a master potter in Vallauris, South of France. His grandsons Jacques (1806-1871) and Jerome (1820-1909) opened a workshop in 1833. Jacques’ sons, Delphin (1836-1907) and Clément (1844-1917) settled in Golfe-Juan in 1883. Jerôme’s son Jean-Baptiste (1850-1916) took over his father’s workshop. The factory became famous for its glazed earthenware, sold through detailed catalogs in France and abroad. Then they opened sales outlets all over France and Germany. In 1887 the factory was appointed official supplier of the Crown of England. The Massier called in renowned artists like Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer. The company developed a metallic chandelier which won a gold medal at the 1889 World Fair. From 1905 onward, Clément produced luxury culinary pottery and utilitarian items. After his death in 1917, his daughters took over the company and reissued their father’s works. Jean-Baptiste Massier sold his factory in 1899, reestablished by Marc Clergue, his son-in-law, in 1909. The company was then run by Jean, Marc’s son, until 1953, then by the latter’s nephew Alain Maunier until it closed permanently in 1990.
CONDITION: Good condition.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Seller's Story
Gallery of Ancient Art - Archeology based in Barcelona with more than fifteen years of experience. Specialized in classical art, Egyptian art, Asian art and pre-Columbian art. It guarantees the authenticity of all its pieces. It participates in the most important art fairs in Spain, such as Feriarte, as well as in fairs abroad, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels.
All the pieces are sent with an Export Permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
We are quick to ship via DHL Express or Direct Art Transport.
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Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/ Timeframe
4th century BC.
Name of object
Child Figure. 4th century BC. 6 cm height. Private collection of Clément Massier (1844 - 1917).
Acquired from
Private collection
Material
Terracotta
Condition
Good
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