la louviere - thomas François cartier - Jug - crackled ceramic

Superb jug/pitcher carafe, Art Nouveau proto Art Deco “lion on branches”
Collaboration of the French artist Thomas François Cartier* with the Belgian earthenware factories of La Louvière (Keramis, Boch …) famous for their high-quality ceramics
25 cm tall with a belly diameter of 19 cm
In perfect condition
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*Thomas François Cartier (1879–1943)

Thomas François Cartier was a French sculptor and one of the last representatives of the animalier style — a current of the mid-19th century characterized by naturalistic and romanticized representations of animals, in both painting and sculpture. He was born on February 21, 1879 in Marseille.

Training

He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts under the direction of the famous animalier sculptor Georges Gardet (1863–1939).

Style and subjects

Cartier specialized in small-scale works depicting hunting dogs and big felines, often integrated into clocks and other decorative objects. His animal sculptures — notably lions and other large felines — were distinguished by their high anatomical accuracy. Many of his works were cast in white metal as well as in bronze.

Career

From 1904, he exhibited his works at the Paris Salon and received a gold medal in 1927. He also participated in the Salon of the Société des Artistes Français in 1912, and his works are listed in the collections of the Musée d’Orsay.

Legacy

Although few biographical details have been recorded, Cartier’s bronzes remain highly sought after on the art market. He died in 1943.