Vallauris - Delphin Massier - Jardinière - Earthenware

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Large pastel green and pink Art Nouveau earthenware cachepot by Delphin Massier, Vallauris, France, circa 1900, measuring 30 cm high by 32 cm wide and 32 cm deep, in poor condition with major cracks and chips after being broken into two parts and repaired with natural glue; signed on the bottom.

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Large pastel colored cachepot by the ceramist Delphin Massier. It was made in Vallauris, France around the year 1900.

Delphin Honoré Massier (1836-1907) was born into the Massier pottery dynasty in Vallauris. His brother Clément was also an important ceramist.

The Jardinière shows an Art Nouveau depiction of a sleeping woman surrounded by poppies in green, pink and beige colours. It is signed on the bottom.

The cachepot was broken in two parts and glued together with a natural glue (not professionally). There are chips around the fracture.

Large pastel colored cachepot by the ceramist Delphin Massier. It was made in Vallauris, France around the year 1900.

Delphin Honoré Massier (1836-1907) was born into the Massier pottery dynasty in Vallauris. His brother Clément was also an important ceramist.

The Jardinière shows an Art Nouveau depiction of a sleeping woman surrounded by poppies in green, pink and beige colours. It is signed on the bottom.

The cachepot was broken in two parts and glued together with a natural glue (not professionally). There are chips around the fracture.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Jugendstil
Ceramics type
Earthenware
Country of Origin
France
Manufacturer/ Brand
Vallauris
Material
Ceramic
Designer/Artist/Maker
Delphin Massier
Style
Art Nouveau
Colour
Green
Condition
Poor - heavily used with major cracks, damages or major parts missing
Height
30 cm
Width
32 cm
Depth
32 cm
Estimated Period
1900-1910
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