ジャルディニエール - École de NANCY, Manufacture Lorraine - 卓越した透かし彫りのアールヌーボー・センターピース「Nef」バスケット
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Excellent condition Art Nouveau openwork earthenware centerpiece titled “Nef” from Lorraine, France, circa 1900, with a 42.5 cm length, 16 cm central width and 15 cm maximum height, featuring a bright orange interior, milky exterior, hand-painted cartouches, and the CM/C M initials within a star-shaped compass hallmark.
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RARE ALLEGORICAL ART NOUVEAU "NEF" – École de NANCY. A centerpiece or large oblong (ship-shaped) bowl, a true masterpiece of fine earthenware with openwork decoration (reticulated technique), emblematic of patriotic and regional Lorrain art from the 1900 period.
Conceived as a ceremonial vessel, this exceptional piece transcends its material form to become the living wake of a total artistic movement. From the heart of Eastern France to the furthest horizons, it carries within it that creative shockwave which, at the dawn of the 20th century, was set to radiate, flood, and conquer salons worldwide under the masterful impetus of the École de Nancy.
DESCRIPTION :
The piece features a patriotic and symbolic iconography of infinite richness and extreme rarity, uniting the complete heraldic and historical repertoire of the region across its hand-painted cartouches:
The Nancy NEF (Stylized DRAKKAR) : A central and masterful representation of the city of Nancy's coat of arms sailing upon the waves, a sovereign metaphor of this art vessel leaving its home ports to spread its aesthetics across borders.
The Lorraine THISTLE : Superbly executed with its mauve flower and spiny leaves, recalling the famous motto "Non inultus premor" ("Who touches me rubs against a thistle / gets pricked").
The Crosses of LORRAINE : Painted and sculpted in relief on the corners of the lobed upper rim, enhanced with original gilded enamel.
The Heraldic ALÉRION : A small raptor with outstretched wings taken from the historical armorial bearings of the Dukes of Lorraine.
The STAG HUNT (« La Chasse au cerf ») : A traditional symbol evoking the legend of Saint Hubert, patron saint of the Lorraine lands.
TECHNIQUE, GLAZES AND SIGNATURE :
The interior of the basket features a sumptuous bright orange enamel with superb marbled and flamed effects, contrasting magnificently with the milky white exterior of the earthenware. The geometric openings of the reticulated TECHNIQUE are bordered by a delicate hand-painted vegetal motif of small eglantine flowers and blades of grass. The object rests elegantly on four small console feet with green and gilded decorations.
Beneath the base lies a ceramic mark of great rarity: the artist's monogram with entwined CL initials, accompanied by entwined C and M in red-brown at the center of a stylized eight-pointed star. Acting as a true nautical compass, this star dynamically guides the Nancian NEF (drakkar) across the waves. Essential to the Nancian nef repertoire, this signature certifies a production of the highest Eastern ceramic mastery. While defying single-workshop attribution, it synthesizes the creative genius of the region's leading manufacturers—Keller & Guérin (KG) in Lunéville, Saint-Cément, or the artistic satellite circles of the École de Nancy.
SPECIFICATIONS :
Period : Art Nouveau, circa 1900
Origin : France (Lorraine / Lunéville Faience - Keller & Guérin, Saint-Cément, or École de Nancy circles)
Material : Openwork fine earthenware (reticulated technique), flamed enamel, and gold highlights
Dimensions : Length: 42.5 cm | Central width: 16 cm | Height: 13 cm in the middle and 15 cm on each lateral point
Condition : Excellent general condition with signs of age and remarkable freshness. Crisp decorations, brilliant enamels, and sound openwork structure (clear, bell-like crystalline ring). Please note: some minor, minimal chips on three of the upper points, entirely minor and without prejudice to the overall aesthetic appeal (see detailed photos). Infinitesimal traces of wear beneath the feet pads guaranteeing the piece's authenticity. No major cracks, no restorations.
Signature & Hallmarks : Artist's monogram with entwined CM initials and entwined C and M in red-brown at the center of the 8-pointed star functioning as a navigational compass for the Nancian NEF, accompanied by the Cross of Lorraine on the reverse.
The detailed photographs form an integral part of the description.
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SHIPPING AND CUSTOMS :
SHIPPING with careful, secure packaging.
European Union : 0% taxes and custom duties.
Switzerland, United Kingdom, Norway, and United States : Art work on paper from the Art Nouveau / Art Déco period (circa 1920). Application of HS code 9706.90 (antiquity over 100 years old) to certify the collector's item status and facilitate international customs formalities.
NOTICE for Non-EU buyers : Any local taxes, import duties, or customs fees specific to the destination country remain the responsibility of the buyer.
RARE ALLEGORICAL ART NOUVEAU "NEF" – École de NANCY. A centerpiece or large oblong (ship-shaped) bowl, a true masterpiece of fine earthenware with openwork decoration (reticulated technique), emblematic of patriotic and regional Lorrain art from the 1900 period.
Conceived as a ceremonial vessel, this exceptional piece transcends its material form to become the living wake of a total artistic movement. From the heart of Eastern France to the furthest horizons, it carries within it that creative shockwave which, at the dawn of the 20th century, was set to radiate, flood, and conquer salons worldwide under the masterful impetus of the École de Nancy.
DESCRIPTION :
The piece features a patriotic and symbolic iconography of infinite richness and extreme rarity, uniting the complete heraldic and historical repertoire of the region across its hand-painted cartouches:
The Nancy NEF (Stylized DRAKKAR) : A central and masterful representation of the city of Nancy's coat of arms sailing upon the waves, a sovereign metaphor of this art vessel leaving its home ports to spread its aesthetics across borders.
The Lorraine THISTLE : Superbly executed with its mauve flower and spiny leaves, recalling the famous motto "Non inultus premor" ("Who touches me rubs against a thistle / gets pricked").
The Crosses of LORRAINE : Painted and sculpted in relief on the corners of the lobed upper rim, enhanced with original gilded enamel.
The Heraldic ALÉRION : A small raptor with outstretched wings taken from the historical armorial bearings of the Dukes of Lorraine.
The STAG HUNT (« La Chasse au cerf ») : A traditional symbol evoking the legend of Saint Hubert, patron saint of the Lorraine lands.
TECHNIQUE, GLAZES AND SIGNATURE :
The interior of the basket features a sumptuous bright orange enamel with superb marbled and flamed effects, contrasting magnificently with the milky white exterior of the earthenware. The geometric openings of the reticulated TECHNIQUE are bordered by a delicate hand-painted vegetal motif of small eglantine flowers and blades of grass. The object rests elegantly on four small console feet with green and gilded decorations.
Beneath the base lies a ceramic mark of great rarity: the artist's monogram with entwined CL initials, accompanied by entwined C and M in red-brown at the center of a stylized eight-pointed star. Acting as a true nautical compass, this star dynamically guides the Nancian NEF (drakkar) across the waves. Essential to the Nancian nef repertoire, this signature certifies a production of the highest Eastern ceramic mastery. While defying single-workshop attribution, it synthesizes the creative genius of the region's leading manufacturers—Keller & Guérin (KG) in Lunéville, Saint-Cément, or the artistic satellite circles of the École de Nancy.
SPECIFICATIONS :
Period : Art Nouveau, circa 1900
Origin : France (Lorraine / Lunéville Faience - Keller & Guérin, Saint-Cément, or École de Nancy circles)
Material : Openwork fine earthenware (reticulated technique), flamed enamel, and gold highlights
Dimensions : Length: 42.5 cm | Central width: 16 cm | Height: 13 cm in the middle and 15 cm on each lateral point
Condition : Excellent general condition with signs of age and remarkable freshness. Crisp decorations, brilliant enamels, and sound openwork structure (clear, bell-like crystalline ring). Please note: some minor, minimal chips on three of the upper points, entirely minor and without prejudice to the overall aesthetic appeal (see detailed photos). Infinitesimal traces of wear beneath the feet pads guaranteeing the piece's authenticity. No major cracks, no restorations.
Signature & Hallmarks : Artist's monogram with entwined CM initials and entwined C and M in red-brown at the center of the 8-pointed star functioning as a navigational compass for the Nancian NEF, accompanied by the Cross of Lorraine on the reverse.
The detailed photographs form an integral part of the description.
___________________________
SHIPPING AND CUSTOMS :
SHIPPING with careful, secure packaging.
European Union : 0% taxes and custom duties.
Switzerland, United Kingdom, Norway, and United States : Art work on paper from the Art Nouveau / Art Déco period (circa 1920). Application of HS code 9706.90 (antiquity over 100 years old) to certify the collector's item status and facilitate international customs formalities.
NOTICE for Non-EU buyers : Any local taxes, import duties, or customs fees specific to the destination country remain the responsibility of the buyer.
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