One of France’s most influential ceramists, Edmond Lachenal contributed significantly to the development of Art Nouveau. His poor beginnings in Paris led to an apprenticeship at age 12 with a local potter. In 1870, he began working in the studio of the leading ceramist, Theodore Deck.
Lachenal was a quick study and by 1873, he had demonstrated considerable talent to be appointed Director of Decoration in Deck’s studio as well as receiving an Honorable Mention at the World’s Fair in Vienna.
By 1881 Lachenal had opened his studio with his wife and fellow ceramist, Anne Le Cloarec, in Paris Auteuil neighborhood where there was a high concentration of ceramic production and artistic exchange. He subsequently moved his studio production outside of Paris; however, his impact on the artistic capital only increased with time. He won gold medals there in 1889 and 1900 at the Expositions Universelle.
By the early-1900s, large exhibitions of his work were held at the Österreichisches Museum fur Angewandte Kunst in Vienna and Munich and Louis Majerelle’s new Paris showrooms at the former site of Bing’s Maison de l’Art Nouveau. It was his breadth and range that set him apart from other contemporary artists working in the field. He worked in faience and stoneware, and he collaborated with sculptors to produce ceramic versions of their work. His oeuvre included applied experimental decorative ceramic styles as well as masterful sculpted organic models which reflected the evolving trend of Japonisme.
Lachenal’s creative solutions of utilizing hydrofluoric acid to remove the outer layer of glazes to create a velvety matte finish became his hallmark email mat veloute. As a harbinger and master of the Art Nouveau style, Lachenal’s ceramic work moved french ceramics from an appreciative replication of the natural world influenced by the arts from Japan to a fully actualized aesthetic in which artistic process and form expressed these higher laws found in nature. Lachenal leaves an incredible legacy.
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Early 20th C. French Barbotine Faience Duck Wall Sculpture by Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Dallas, TX
This striking antique French wall sculpture depicts a mallard duck in mid-flight, modeled in high relief with wings raised and neck fully extended. Crafted in France circa 1900, the ...
Ceramic, Terracotta
Erotic bronze sculpture. Austria, early 20th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Erotic bronze sculpture. Austria, early 20th century.
Bronze
Early 20th century French Barbotine Wall Flower Vase, 1900s
By Delphin Massier
Located in LEGNY, FR
A very nice wall-mounted vase called a bouquetière in barbotine (earthenware) from the late 19th century. In the Massier style, in imitation of a purple iris. Very good condition. Su...
Earthenware
$2,543
H 9.45 in W 10.24 in D 3.55 in
Early 20th Century Japanese Bronze Sculpture "Standing Horse" by Kunio Itô
Located in London, GB
An excellent early 20th Century Japanese Animalier bronze study of a bridled horse standing alert. The bronze exhibits very fine hand chased surface detail and wonderful rich brown p...
Bronze
Daum # Nancy, Vase "After Edmond Lachenal", Art Nouveau Early 1900s
By Edmond Lachenal, Daum
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb and extremely rare Daum # Nancy vase designed after a drawing by Edmond Lachenal, France late 1800s. Signed, etched and gilt "Daum # Nancy, d'après E. Lachenal". Decorations o...
Glass
Pair of Art Deco French Aqua Blue Plates Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Art Deco French Aqua Blue Plates Edmond Lachenal. 7.8 inches diameter. Edmond Lachenal ( 1855 – 1948) was a French potter. He was a key figure in the French art pottery movem...
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
$1,250
H 9.25 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
French Art Deco Blue Crackle Ceramic Vase by Edmond Lachenal, France, c, 1930
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a striking French Art Deco ceramic vase by Edmond Lachenal, executed in one of the firm's most desirable turquoise crackle glazes. The sculptural form is particularly unusual...
Ceramic
$28,000
H 7.75 in W 9.75 in D 9.75 in
Art Nouveau Stoneware Vitis Vase by Edmond Lachenal and Émile Decoeur
By Edmond Lachenal, Émile Decoeur
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The finest examples of vases produced in collaboration between Edmond Lachenal and Emile Decoeur date from 1901-1904. This vase, with the word “original” marked on its underside, ind...
Stoneware
French Early 20th Century Leather Horse Sculpture
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome early 20th century French Leather Horse Sculpture. Beautifully poised in a rearing position. Wonderful patina. A terrifi...
Leather
$475Sale Price|36% Off
H 18 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
French Early 20th C Carved wood Madona andChild Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5223 French Madona and Child carved wood sculpture with remants of original paint
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Duck Decoy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy. The duck 's head is movable and the body features wonderful patina throughout including traces of the original paint. Wonderful co...
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Leather Elephant Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Hand made leather elephant sculpture. Original condition. Likely an Anglo-Indian era import. Faux ivory tusks. Would make a great adornment to a bookshelf or desk. Would fit well i...
Leather
Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Duck Decoy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy. The duck features wonderful patina throughout including paint. Wonderful collectable piece to add to a grouping.
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Italian Head Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th Century Italian Head. Made of concrete. Packaging is included.
Concrete
Art Nouveau Earthenware Floral Vase by Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Palm Beach, FL
EDMOND LACHENAL (1855-1948) One of France’s most influential ceramists, Edmond Lachenal contributed significantly to the development of Art Nouveau. His poor beginnings in Paris le...
Earthenware
Late 19th-Early 20th C. French Alabaster Statue
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning alabaster statue depicting a maiden selling flowers in the style of Ada Cipriani. Late 19th-early 20th Century - France No visible signature 16" W x 14" D x 49.5" H
Alabaster