Francis Jourdain (1876-1958) - Vase - Ceramic

A French Art Nouveau vase made of ceramic designed by Francis Jourdain (born November 2, 1876 in Paris; died December 31, 1958 in the same city). The vase is dark brown (metallic), blue, light blue, orange, glazed. Marked on the base with the monogram FJ.

Francis Jourdain was a visionary French designer, artist, painter, decorator, furniture designer, and writer. His work continues to resonate with collectors and thinkers who value clarity, purpose, and humanity in design.

Condition: signs of use. Glaze loss at the opening. No restorations. Very good antique condition.

Maat ca:
Height 22.8 cm, diameter 16.7 cm

Weight: 1299 g

Registered insured shipment.

For the same vase model, see:
Francis Jourdain, sales catalogue, Paris, 1920, n.p.
A. Barré-Despond, Jourdain, Éditions du Regard, Paris, 1988, pp. 285, 304.
Francis Jourdain, A Modern Journey 1876-1958, exhibition catalog, Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, Albi, 25 March – 4 June 2000, p. 105.
Additionally, this model has been auctioned several times at Christie's.