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)
Art Nouveau Psychedelic Dandelion Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Earthenware
Spectral Seed Iridescent Art Nouveau Bowl by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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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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Iridescent Art Nouveau Foliage Vase w/Silver Mount by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Dragonfly & Fairy Art Nouveau Plaque by Delphin Massier
By Delphin Massier, Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Earthenware
Iridescent Art Nouveau Spiderwebs & Berries Vase by Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Clement Massier, Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Earthenware
Iridescent Art Nouveau Leaves 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. Literature: Coleman B., The Best of British Arts & Crafts, Atglen, 2004, p.213 Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs f...
Earthenware
Starburst Art Nouveau Iridescent Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Iridescent Art Nouveau Iris Cabinet Vase w/Silver Collar by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Monumental Pierre Clement Massier Iridescent Vase
By Clement Massier
Located in Dallas, TX
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Pottery
Iridescent Art Nouveau Bramble Vase by Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Lucien Levy-Dhurmer, 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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Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase with Crabs and Seaweed by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Iridescent Iris Art Nouveau Cachepot by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Iridescent Art Nouveau Spider Mum Floral Motif Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Large French Ceramic Vase with Iridescent Glaze by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Ceramic
Technicolor Thistle Art Nouveau Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Earthenware
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
Art Nouveau Lobster Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Iridescent Winter Moon Art Nouveau Plaque by Clement Massier
By Lucien Levy-Dhurmer, Clement Massier
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
Iridescent Art Nouveau Floral Vase 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
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Silver
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...
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St Clement Art Deco Modernist Vase
By Saint-Clément
Located in CA, CA
Saint Clement, France ceramic vase with white crackle glaze finish. A stunning circular vase feauturing with small collar opening and detailed stylized shape around base circa 1930
Ceramic
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...
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H 6.5 in Dm 3.35 in
Josef Rindskopf Austrian Art Nouveau Silver Mounted Iridescent Art Glass Vase
By Josef Rindskopf’s Söhne
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Bohemain Art Nouveau art glass vase with an iridescent marbled design and silver rim by Josef Rindskopf and dating from around 1904. The vas...
Silver
Loetz Art Nouveau Four Handled Phaenomen Iridescent Art Glass Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and rare Bohemian art nouveau Phenomen Genre 2/484 (also known as Medici) pattern Loetz vase dating from around 1902. This beautiful vase stands on a rounded spread fo...
Blown Glass
Karl Rudolf Ditmar Pair of Art Nouveau Iridescent Art Pottery Vases
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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Pottery
19th Century Majolica Rooster Vase Delphin Massier
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Majolica rooster with leaves, corn and wild rose vase signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890. The Massier produced roosters in a big range of sizes, this is the medium size. The...
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
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
Thomas Webb Art Nouveau Pair Bronze Iridescent Handled Glass Vases
By Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A superb and stylish pair British Art Nouveau iridescent bronze glass vases by Thomas Webb and dating from around 1890-1910. The hand-blown glass v...
Blown Glass
$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
Art Nouveau vase from the Montières factory, iridescent cloisonné finish
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Art Nouveau vase by the French manufacturer Montières, dating from the 1930s. Made entirely of ceramic, it features a floral design on the upper part and an iridescent cloisonné fini...
Ceramic
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
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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
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Earthenware
Iridescent Art Nouveau Water Lily Pond Plaque by Delphin Massier
By Clement Massier, Delphin Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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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 Clement Massier, Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
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
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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...
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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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H 9.25 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Iridescent Art Nouveau Coral Vase by Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Lucien Levy-Dhurmer, Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Signed 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 11 in W 11 in D 11 in
Blue Leaf Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase by Lucien-Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Lucien Levy-Dhurmer, Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Signed 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 inspires de...
Earthenware