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Rare Art Nouveau Iridescent Pottery Figural Planter by Clement Massier
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Rare Art Nouveau Iridescent Pottery Figural Planter by Clement Massier

1900 - 1920
Description

Rare Art Nouveau iridescent pottery figural planter by Clement Massier, France c1900

Marks: marked on underside

Dimensions: Height 9 ⅝ inches (24.5cms),  width top 12 ¾ inches (32.5cms)

Condition: Very good, has a small restoration on top

Physical Dimensions
Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Width
32.5cm (12.80")
Declaration

Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts has dated this Art Nouveau Iridescent Planter to the 1900s.

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SA1236262
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gm5218
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Description
Rare Art Nouveau iridescent pottery figural planter by Clement Massier, France c1900

Marks: marked on underside

Dimensions: Height 9 ⅝ inches (24.5cms),  width top 12 ¾ inches (32.5cms)

Condition: Very good, has a small restoration on top

Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Width
32.5cm (12.80")
Date of Manufacture

Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts has dated this Art Nouveau Iridescent Planter to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236262
Dealers Internal Ref
gm5218
Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts
Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts
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Specialists in art nouveau, arts & crafts, art deco and c20th design

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An Art Nouveau ceramic planter featuring an iridescent bronze and purple lustre glaze with a sculpted reclining female figure along undulating wave forms.
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Archive I An Art Nouveau ceramic planter featuring an iridescent bronze and purple lustre glaze with a sculpted reclining female figure along undulating wave forms.

Rare Art Nouveau Iridescent Pottery Figural Planter by Clement Massier

Archive II An Art Nouveau ceramic planter featuring an iridescent bronze and purple lustre glaze with a sculpted reclining female figure along undulating wave forms. View II
Archive III An Art Nouveau ceramic planter featuring an iridescent bronze and purple lustre glaze with a sculpted reclining female figure along undulating wave forms. View III
Archive IV An Art Nouveau ceramic planter featuring an iridescent bronze and purple lustre glaze with a sculpted reclining female figure along undulating wave forms. View IV
Archive V An Art Nouveau ceramic planter featuring an iridescent bronze and purple lustre glaze with a sculpted reclining female figure along undulating wave forms. View V
Archive VI An Art Nouveau ceramic planter featuring an iridescent bronze and purple lustre glaze with a sculpted reclining female figure along undulating wave forms. View VI
Archive VII An Art Nouveau ceramic planter featuring an iridescent bronze and purple lustre glaze with a sculpted reclining female figure along undulating wave forms. View VII
Archive VIII An Art Nouveau ceramic planter featuring an iridescent bronze and purple lustre glaze with a sculpted reclining female figure along undulating wave forms. View VIII
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Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts

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An Art Nouveau ceramic planter featuring an iridescent bronze and purple lustre glaze with a sculpted reclining female figure along undulating wave forms.
Rare Art Nouveau iridescent pottery figural planter by Clement Massier
Ref: SA1236262
An Art Nouveau ceramic planter featuring an iridescent bronze and purple lustre glaze with a sculpted reclining female figure along undulating wave forms.
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  • ObjectPlanters
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialGlazed Earthenware, Ceramic
  • ColourIridescent Bronze
  • MotifsReclining female figure, Undulating rim, Wave motif, Metallic lustre glaze
  • SizeH 24.5 cm (10 in) x W 32.5 cm (13 in)

This rare Art Nouveau planter originates from France around 1900 and exemplifies the distinctive style of Clement Massier. The piece is formed from glazed earthenware and ceramic, finished with a metallic lustre glaze in iridescent bronze and purple tones. Sculpted directly into the exterior, a reclining female figure rests amidst undulating wave motifs that sweep upward to form an irregular rim. The vessel exhibits a rich play of light across its metallic surfaces, with visible relief work defining the body and hair of the figure alongside fluid, cresting wave forms. It measures 24.5 cm high and 32.5 cm wide. Suitable for modern interiors, the planter functions effectively as a decorative accent placed atop a sideboard or living room cabinet. The earthenware construction provides a stable foundation for displaying seasonal greenery or floral arrangements. Placed within a room, the piece contributes a sculptural focal point that draws the eye through its organic contours and shimmering glaze. Maintenance involves gentle dusting with a soft cloth to preserve the delicate lustre finish.

FAQs

Art Nouveau iridescent pottery, popularised in late 19th-century France, features organic forms inspired by nature and figures, treated with specialised metallic lustre glazes that shift under direct light.

These ceramics were crafted from earthenware or stoneware clays, sculpted into fluid contours, and subjected to reduction firing with metallic salts to achieve a surface sheen.

Authentic period ceramic items display hand-sculpted organic detail, variable metallic oxidisation effects from reduction kilns, and incised or painted maker marks on the underside.

Place the item on a console table or sideboard near natural light sources to highlight the metallic glaze against neutral painted walls or dark wood surfaces.

Dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners, liquids, or prolonged submersion, as moisture can alter delicate lustre glazes.
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