Rare, exquisite, art nouveau vase with floral detail on the body with sinewy vines at the base, made by a member of the renowned Lachenal family.
The history of the Lachenal dynasty is well documented and started with Edmond (1855 - 1948) and continued with his two sons, Raoul and Jean-Jacques, who were both also highly proficient as ceramists.
The entire family as a whole, have been noted as important protagonists in French ceramics well into the 1930's, but it is certainly Edmond, who has been the best-documented. He began as an apprentice under the tutelage of prestigious ceramist, Théodore Deck, then later went out on his own to become one of the most seminal figures of the Art Nouveau movement, with pieces that can be found in museums all over the world.
Known for introducing bright-colored, matte velvet, opaque glazes, working with both faience and grès, his work evolved from the influences of late, 19th century Japanese prints, then transitioned from painted ornamental images onto surfaces, into more organic and sculptural forms, with plants, flowers, animals or even people, would form the actual shape of the pieces, themselves. Apart from his hand-signed ceramics, he also created an original, die-stamp to identify his work, which was apparently also used by his sons, at a later date.
This splendid vase, has of the above attributes. It is an intense, vibrant, glossy, azure-blue/turquoise color, with an organic shape sculpted like a small, tree stump made of flowers with 4-5 petals, coupled with sinewy vines at the base. The vase also carries the die-stamp, which is clearly visible under the base. The body remains intact and does not have any cracks or chips. Whether or not it was intentional to glaze only part of the bottom, is not able to be determined, but does not affect the overall beauty of this piece (see photos.)
The vase is in excellent, original condition for a piece of this age, as it was clearly well-cared for and protected by its previous owner and has continued to be, since being acquired.
A magnificent, piece of history, that remains timeless and would be a wonderful addition to any collector of Lachenal and other Art Nouveau ceramics.
Style: Art Nouveau
Design Period: 1890 to 1919
Production Period: 1890 to 1919, 1920 to 1929
Country of Manufacture: France
Designer: Lachenal
Maker: Lachenal
Attribution Mark:
~ This piece has an attribution mark: Die-stamp
~ This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources.
Materials: Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience (Tin Glazed), Enamel, Clay
Color: Azure Blue, Turquoise.
Detailed Condition:
This vintage item is in its original state. It has no defects and no restorations. Whether or not it was intentional to partially glaze the bottom, has not been determined.
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