Gilbert Méténier - Vase - Stoneware - Salamander vase
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A Grès stoneware salamander vase by Gilbert Méténier, dating from 1920–1930, standing about 19 cm high with a side aperture, 16 cm wide and 8 cm deep, weighing around 742 g, and signed G. Méténier on the underside with earthy enamel tones and a touch of blue.
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A fine Grès ceramic stoneware vase with aperture at the side circumvented by a salamander or gecko, measuring circa 19cm in height and weighing 743g, decorated in earthy tone enamels with a touch of blue adjacent to the sculpted salamander, signed G. Méténier to the underside.
Méténier ceramics come from a family workshop established in Gannat, Allier, founded by the ceramist Louis Méténier at the beginning of the 20th century. He set up stoneware production in an old tile factory, quickly transformed into a genuine artisanal factory.
His son, Gilbert Méténier, took over the business after 1917 and developed art stoneware production that would make the factory famous.
The production of Méténier stoneware mainly spans between 1917 and 1940, a period during which the workshop reached its peak.
After this period, activity gradually ceased, particularly in the context of World War II. It is often mentioned that the molds were destroyed, making any subsequent reproduction difficult or even impossible.
Condition: Very good, no damages or repairs.
This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail.
A fine Grès ceramic stoneware vase with aperture at the side circumvented by a salamander or gecko, measuring circa 19cm in height and weighing 743g, decorated in earthy tone enamels with a touch of blue adjacent to the sculpted salamander, signed G. Méténier to the underside.
Méténier ceramics come from a family workshop established in Gannat, Allier, founded by the ceramist Louis Méténier at the beginning of the 20th century. He set up stoneware production in an old tile factory, quickly transformed into a genuine artisanal factory.
His son, Gilbert Méténier, took over the business after 1917 and developed art stoneware production that would make the factory famous.
The production of Méténier stoneware mainly spans between 1917 and 1940, a period during which the workshop reached its peak.
After this period, activity gradually ceased, particularly in the context of World War II. It is often mentioned that the molds were destroyed, making any subsequent reproduction difficult or even impossible.
Condition: Very good, no damages or repairs.
This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
742 g
Ceramics type
Stoneware
Title additional information
Salamander vase
Country of origin
France
Designer/artist/maker
Gilbert Méténier
Material
Ceramic
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
19 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
