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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(Biography provided by Galerie Fledermaus)
Egyptian Blue Wall Ceramique Plate by Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Montreal, QC
Egyptian Blue Wall Ceramique Plate by Edmond Lachenal. Signed: Monogrammed "EL piece unique"
Ceramic
$1,766
H 15.16 in W 18.31 in D 1.97 in
1948 framed lithographic plate from the limited edition “Ceramiques de Picasso”
By Albert Skira
Located in London, GB
A framed lithographic plate from the 1948 Swedish, limited edition portfolio of only 200 “Ceramiques de Picasso” by Albert Skira, framed, with the die-cut, gloss coloured lithograph...
Paper
$1,766
H 15.16 in W 18.31 in D 1.97 in
A framed 1948 lithographic plate from the portfolio “Ceramiques de Picasso”
By Pablo Picasso, Albert Skira
Located in London, GB
A framed lithographic plate from the 1948 Swedish, limited edition portfolio of only 200 “Ceramiques de Picasso” by Albert Skira, framed, with the die-cut, gloss coloured lithograph...
Paper
$1,202
H 15.16 in W 18.31 in D 1.97 in
A 1948 framed lithographic plate limited edition “Ceramiques de Picasso”
By Pablo Picasso, Albert Skira
Located in London, GB
A framed lithographic plate from the 1948 Swedish, numbered limited edition portfolio of only 200 “Ceramiques de Picasso” by Albert Skira, framed, with the die-cut, gloss coloured l...
Wood, Paper
Chinoiserie Bright Blue Pink and Yellow Decorative Floral Motif Wall Plate
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small ceramic decorative chinoiserie plate. Decorated in a bright blue, this plate features chrysanthemums in yellow, red, and pink among lush green leaves. A hanger has been appli...
Ceramic
Art Deco French Iznik Platter Bowl Jean Jacques Lachenal
By Jean-Jacques Lachenal
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco French Iznik Platter Bowl Jean Jacques Lachenal. Floral pattern ,red tulips and blue flowers. Geometrical border. Diameter / 9.8 inches H / 1.8 inches. Jean-Jacques Lachen...
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
$240
H 6.5 in W 6.25 in D 1.25 in
Italian Provincial Marcucci Deruta Blue and White Scalloped Faience Wall Plate
By Deruta
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful French Provincial style hand painted blue and cream faience pottery wall plate featuring floral designs. By Marcucci for Deruta Italy, Late-20th Century Measures: 5.25...
Faience, Pottery
Royal Delft Blue Plate by Porceleyne Fles
By Royal Delft
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Delft Blue sinces 1653 Royal Delft has been creating high-quality Delft Blue since 1653. This age-old craft is passed on from generation to generation and iconic masterpieces are sti...
Porcelain
Deep Space Blue Tafla O3 Wall Mirror by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Deep space blue Tafla O3 wall mirror by Zieta Dimensions: D 6 x W 79 x H 124 cm Material: Stainless steel. Finish: Deep space blue. Available finishes: Stainless steel, white matt,...
Stainless Steel
Blue Matt Tafla O5 Wall Mirror by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Matt Tafla O5 Wall Mirror by Zieta Dimensions: D6 x W40 x H60 cm Material: steel Available finishes: Also available in other si...
Steel
Egyptian Middle Eastern Tray Overlaid with Islamic Writing in Silver
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Islamic Arabic calligraphy circular tray with silver overlay. Round Egyptian brass tray overlaid with metal silver and copper Islamic calligraphy ...
Metal, Brass, Copper
Middle Eastern Egyptian Embroidered Wall Hanging
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Egyptian style (19th Century) vertical embroidered wall hanging with 2 figures under a winged bird figure with various symbols
Vintage Egyptian Hieroglyph Wall Plaque - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Egyptian Hieroglyph Wall Plaque - Pair Egyptian hieroglyphs recreate the images of ancient Egypt. Based upon King Tut's Antechamber, the wall plaque frieze is a representati...
Plaster, Paint