About the Item

This beautiful and colorful Majolica set was crafted in France, circa 1880. The antique ceramic set includes two cache pots and a matching center jardinière. A Classic example of French barbotine artistry in the manner or Massier, the sculptural porcelain pieces stand on tree branch shaped feet, and feature high relief decor of birds figures embellished with floral and green leaf motifs throughout. The three detailed decorative pieces are in excellent condition with soft pastel, realistic hand painted colors in the blue, yellow, pink and brown palette, on a pale green background. The Massier family of Vallauris is recognized for three members producing Majolica in the second half of the 19th century. In 1860, brothers Delphin (1836-1907) and Clement (1844-1917) Massier were joined by Cousin Jerome Massier (1850-1916) and began producing a style of ceramic bridging between traditional Victorian Majolica and Art Nouveau pottery. The Massiers mastered the copper oxide flambé technique for glazing, thereby introducing an intensely vibrant color palette including red, green and blue hues not previously seen with English Majolica. Important in the Massier production were a series of large naturalistic modeled figural roosters, hens and other birds. Vases and wall pockets styled as orchids, intensely colored irises and sunflowers are among the most common Massier styles. A variety of humorous pieces bearing frogs and songbirds are popular among collectors. Most Massier Majolica bears an ink signature with both the first and last name of the producer and often includes ‘Vallauris’ along with other letters and symbols. Jardinière: 17" W x 11" D x 12" H. Vase: 12"W x 10"D x 11.5"H.

Similar to:
Massier Art Pottery (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 3
Materials and Techniques:
Ceramic,Majolica,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1880
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: 212-4841stDibs: LU951226864672

More From This Seller

View All

19th Century French Barbotine Cache Pot and Vases with Floral Motifs, Set of 3

By Massier Art Pottery

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a shelf or a table top with this beautiful antique majolica set! Crafted in France, circa 1880, the colorful ceramic set includes a cent...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Pair of Mid-Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Vases with Floral Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautifully sculpted and colorful, this pair of large, antique Majolica vases would be a wonderful addition to a mantel, tabletop or bookshelf. Crafted in France, circa 1950, each ha...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Vases

Materials

Faience, Majolica

Pair of 19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Vases with Fruit Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring colors to your mantel with this pair of antique Majolica vases with fruit motifs. Crafted in Southern France, circa 1880, this ceramic composition is a Classic example of barbo...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century French Vallauris Majolica Floral Garniture Signed Pierre Perret

By Pierre Perret

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in Vallauris, France circa 1890, this exquisite antique majolica set includes a wide centerpiece jardinière and a matching pair of tall vases. Each hand-painted ceramic piece...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century French Gien Faience Renaissance Revival Garniture Set, 3 Pieces

By Gien

Located in Dallas, TX

Circa 1880, this elegant antique three-piece garniture set was crafted in France by the celebrated faience manufactory Faïencerie de Gien, founded in 1821 and renowned for producing ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Garniture

Materials

Faience

Pair of 19th Century Italian Capodimonte Majolica Ewers with Bacchic Scenes

Located in Dallas, TX

This extraordinary pair of monumental Capodimonte majolica ewers was crafted in Italy circa 1870. Standing over 3 feet tall (36.75 inches high) and measuring 12.5 inches in diameter,...

Category