Large Art Nouveau Sarreguemines Ceramic Centerpiece - Model 2129 - Belle Époque Era - c. 1900 This is a magnificent, large ceramic centerpiece, masterfully crafted in the high Art Nouveau style by the renowned Sarreguemines factory in France. Dating to the Belle Époque era, circa 1900, the piece perfectly embodies the movement's obsession with organic, nature-inspired forms. The vessel features a sculptural, leaf-like body with a dramatic, scalloped rim that mimics the unfurling of forest flora. It is finished in a luminous seafoam green glaze, which serves as a vibrant backdrop for the detailed relief work. A dark chocolate "running" or drip glaze flows artistically from the rim, a technique that was the height of fashion at the turn of the century. The centerpiece is supported by four integrated, elegantly curved feet that blend seamlessly into the base's organic design. Two stylized, scrolled handles at either end emphasize the piece's fluid and graceful silhouette characteristic of the period. On the underside, the hand-painted model number "2129" is visible in a reddish-brown pigment. This specific numbering style and glaze palette are hallmark signatures of the factory's celebrated Art Nouveau art pottery line from the 1890-1919 period. The ceramic remains in very good vintage condition, retaining its original deep luster and rich, vibrant pigment. For total peace of mind, this delicate piece will be professionally and safely packaged in heavy-duty protective materials. The parcel will be shipped fully insured to the winning bidder to ensure it arrives in perfect condition.