Clément Massier, an accomplished ceramist born into a multi-generational family of potters working in Vallauris, France in the second half of the 19th century, transcended his family’s metier. Rather than creating utilitarian objects as a means unto themselves, he used the ceramic medium as an aesthetic platform to make art.
Among the many international awards earned during his lifetime, Massier was awarded a gold medal at the world’s fair, Exposition Universelle held in Paris in 1889. At the Exposition, it was Massier’s ceramic glazing techniques, using turquoise metallic luster, which captured the world’s attention.
Massier’s metallic luster glazes produce the dual properties of reflectivity and transparency to create iridescence. To achieve this, Massier fired his ceramics in a three-tiered process at increasingly lower temperatures. He applied the final glaze created from a metallic clay compound with a brush. When the blackened vessels had fully cooled, they were buffed until shiny to reveal his iridescent inspirations of nature. Each piece produced was a unique object revealing not only the hand of the artist but also the variable effects of temperature, natural elements and their interactive relationships. His glazes are illusory interpretations fused into fired earthenware. Conversely, the ceramic object’s solidity belies its ephemeral nature which constantly changes in light. This duality naturally inherent to this art medium is a theme that Massier echoes in his subject matter.
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(Biography provided by Galerie Fledermaus)
Iridescent Art Nouveau Mushroom Plaque by Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer for C. Massier
By Clement Massier, Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Earthenware
Art Nouveau Psychedelic Dandelion Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Earthenware
Iridescent Art Nouveau 2-Handled Butterfly Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Earthenware
Dragonfly & Fairy Art Nouveau Plaque by Delphin Massier
By Delphin Massier, Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The older brother of Clément Massier, Delphin Honoré Massier had inherited his share of the family ceramics business upon the death of their father Jacques in 1871, establishing the ...
Earthenware
Iridescent Art Nouveau Foliage Vase w/Silver Mount by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Spectral Seed Iridescent Art Nouveau Bowl by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which inspires deep reflection and requires transparency. Clemen...
Earthenware
Iridescent Winter Moon Art Nouveau Plaque by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier, Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Attributed to Lucien Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier. Original Massier sticker on the back. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insu...
Earthenware
Thorny Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Earthenware
Iridescent Art Nouveau Golden Bees Vase by Delphin Massier
By Delphin Massier, Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Earthenware
Art Nouveau Lobster Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Earthenware
Iridescent Iris Art Nouveau Colorful Cachepot by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Earthenware
Starburst Art Nouveau Iridescent Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which inspires deep reflection and requires transparency. Clemen...
Earthenware
Iridescent Art Nouveau Bramble Vase by Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Lucien Levy-Dhurmer, Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Attributed to Lucien Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling....
Earthenware
Iridescent Art Nouveau Leaves Vase by Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Clement Massier, Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stamped Lucien Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier. Literature: Coleman B., The Best of British Arts & Crafts, Atglen, 2004, p.213 Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs f...
Earthenware
Monumental Pierre Clement Massier Iridescent Vase
By Clement Massier
Located in Dallas, TX
A monumental ceramic vase with iridescent glaze in an elongated bulbous shape by the legendary French ceramist Pierre Clement Massier (1845-1917). Massier is widely considered as...
Pottery
Iridescent Art Nouveau Floral Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Earthenware
Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase with Crabs and Seaweed by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Stoneware
Technicolor Thistle Art Nouveau Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Earthenware
Large French Ceramic Vase with Iridescent Glaze by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large ceramic stoneware vase with striking iridescent glaze by the legendary French ceramist Pierre Clement Massier (1845-1917). Massier is widely considered as the founder the mod...
Ceramic
Iridescent Art Nouveau Spider Mum Floral Motif Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Earthenware
Iridescent Iris Art Nouveau Cachepot by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which inspires deep reflection and requires transparency. Clemen...
Earthenware
Iridescent Art Nouveau Iris Cabinet Vase w/Silver Collar by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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French Japonesque Art Nouveau Lusterware Vase Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic vase with iridescent glaze in the shape of an elephant foot cache pot by the legendary French ceramist Pierre Clement Massier (1845-1917). Massier is widely considered as t...
Silver
Clement Massier, Art Nouveau Flower Spike, Vallauris, circa 1900
By Vallauris, Clement Massier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Clement Massier, art nouveau flower spike, Vallauris circa 1900.
Ceramic
Pierre PERRET Art Nouveau Majolica Glazed Vase with Handles, circa 1890s
By Vallauris, Clement Massier
Located in Verviers, BE
A rare and beautiful Majolica glazed ceramic vase circa 1910. Fabulous colors, with handles. Stamp Pierre PERRET, Successeur De Jérôme MASSIER FILS De 1898 À 1901 An Earthenware Bal...
Majolica
Majolica Oxen Cart Clement Massier, circa 1900
By Clement Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Majolica oxen cart jardiniere circa 1900, signed Clement Massier Golfe-Juan. Reference: Page 111 "Barbotines de la cote d'Azur" of Bottero.
Majolica, Ceramic
Quezal New York Art Nouveau Iridescent Silver Overlay Vase
By Quezal
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau glass vase with engraved silver overlay. Made by Quezal in New York, ca 1900. Ovoid with gently flared mouth rim. Open overlay with loose and distended blooms and entwine...
Silver
Jugendstil Baccarat Antique Art Glass Dandelion Vase, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass dandelion vase for Baccarat, France. The vase - made out of art glass - is made from a clear glass, with yellow dandelions and green leafs on it...
Art Glass
Jugendstil Baccarat Antique Art Glass Dandelion Vase, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass dandelion vase for Baccarat, France. The vase - made out of art glass - is made from a clear glass, with yellow dandelions and green leafs on it...
Art Glass
French Ceramic and Bronze Vase by Clement Massier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large glazed vase by Clement Massier. Impressed maker's mark. Clement Massier, Juan (AM) Measures: Height 82 cm, width 35 cm, depth 28 cm. Weight 12 kg.
Bronze
Rare Majolica Butterfly Wall Pocket Clement Massier, circa 1900
By Clement Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica butterfly wall pocket signed Clement Massier, Golfe Juan Circa 1900. H / 7 inches. W / 9 inches.
Ceramic, Faience
Majolica Violet Cache Pot Delphin Massier circa 1890
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Purple flower Violet Cache Pot signed Delphin Massier Circa 1890.
Ceramic
$16,000 / set
H 29.93 in W 10.24 in D 9.06 in
Pair of Glazed Ceramic Flower Vases by Delphin Massier, France, circa 1890
By Delphin Massier
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of glazed ceramic flower vases by Delphin Massier, France, circa 1890.
Ceramic
Austrian Loetz Iridescent Art Nouveau Glass Vase Sterling Overlay
By Loetz Glass
Located in Toledo, OH
Austrian Loetz iridescent art glass vase in papillon finish with sterling silver applied overlay. Art Nouveau style in a dimpled form shades of green ...
Glass
Rare Delphin Massier Parrots Figural Vase
By Delphin Massier
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Delphin Massier French Majolica figural vase which features a pair of parrots perched on a branch. The branch is supported by blue cylindrical vases at either end. The vases have flo...
Majolica
Loetz “Titania” Art Nouveau Green Iridescent Glass Vase with Silver Overlay
By Loetz Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Loetz “Titania” Art Nouveau Green Iridescent Glass Vase with Silver Overlay, Art Nouveau Loetz “Titania” Iridescent Green Glass Vase, Silver Overlay Deco...
Glass, Art Glass
Art Nouveau Green iridescent glass Pique Fleurs' vase by Loetz' with Grille
By Loetz Glass
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau Green iridescent glass Pique Fleurs' vase by Loetz' with Grille Subtle, hand blown glass vase in the Art Deco style. This design for vases is often called 'Pique fleurs'...
Brass
$3,865Sale Price|30% Off
H 39.38 in Dm 18.9 in
Art Nouveau Red Pedestal Cachepot, Delphin Massier Majolica, 1900s
By Delphin Massier
Located in Lisbon, PT
An glazed Art Nouveau red and gold colored Jardinière with pedestal, crafted in the early 1900s, combining sculptural elegance with botanical charm. A great example of the elegance...
Porcelain
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H 11.36 in W 10 in D 10 in
Iridescent Art Nouveau Seashell Vase by Lucien Levy-Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Clement Massier, Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Earthenware
Iridescent Aquatic Symbolist Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Public collection and related work: MAK, Museum für angewandte Kunst, Vienna, Austria - A vase of identical shape, smaller, is kept in the collections of this institution under the i...
Earthenware
Iridescent Volcano Art Nouveau Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier, Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Attributed to Lucien Levy Dhurmer & Clement Massier. An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which insp...
Earthenware
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H 14.5 in W 11.25 in D 2.25 in
Iridescent Art Nouveau Royal Starfish Charger by Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer for Massier
By Clement Massier, Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Signed Lucien Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While ...
Earthenware
Iridescent Art Nouveau Autumn Flowers Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which inspires deep reflection and requires transparency. Clemen...
Earthenware
Iridescent Art Nouveau Water Lily Pond Plaque by Delphin Massier
By Delphin Massier, Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Earthenware
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H 4.3 in W 3 in D 3 in
Iridescent Art Nouveau Galaxy Vase by Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Lucien Levy-Dhurmer, Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Attributed to Lucien Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling....
Earthenware
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H 13.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Iridescent Art Nouveau Butterflies Vase by Lucien Levy Dhurmer Clement Massier
By Clement Massier, Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Signed Lucien Levy-Dhurmer. An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which inspires deep reflection and...
Earthenware
Iridescent Art Nouveau Landscape Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which inspires deep reflection and requires transparency. Clemen...
Earthenware
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H 5.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Iridescent Art Nouveau Spiderwebs & Berries Vase by Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Lucien Levy-Dhurmer, Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Attributed to Lucien Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling....
Earthenware
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H 13.25 in W 8.5 in D 8 in
Gilded Art Nouveau Bat Swarm Vase by Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Lucien Levy-Dhurmer, Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stamped Lucien Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier. An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which inspires...
Earthenware
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H 1.75 in W 4 in D 4 in
Iridescent Leaf & Berry Art Nouveau Vase w/Silver Collar by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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