Working from 1921 as a decorator at Sèvres and from 1927 as the director of its design studio, Maurice Gensoli remained with the firm until his retirement in 1959.
Gensoli led the ceramics department at Sèvres toward Cubism, designing simple and segmented beaker shapes that were to be decorated with brightly colored heroic figures and idealized landscapes.
Ceramics in the shapes of stylized waves, sea shells, exotic animals and human figures also emerged from the factory during Gensoli's tenure. Elegant undulating bottle vases and chargers with whimsical decorations including star bursts, crackles, and mortared stone became the norm in the 1950s, demonstrating that Gensoli and those working under him looked tirelessly for fresh inspiration in order to keep Sèvres at the cutting edge of current fashion.
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(Biography provided by Galerie Fledermaus)
Art Deco Bottle with Mermaid & Fish Stopper by Maurice Gensoli
By Maurice Gensoli
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Stoneware, Wood
Rare Covered Art Deco Jar with Rabbit Finial by Gensoli for Sevres, Blue & Gray
By Maurice Gensoli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Both whimsical and high-style, this remarkable Art Deco covered jar is decorated on its sides with a sophisticated pattern of chevron, zigzag and wave motifs executed in deep, rich s...
Porcelain
Art Deco Black Vase with Geometric Pattern in Silver by Odyv
By ODYV
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French Art Deco black vase featuring a striking geometric design in silver around the circumference, by the celebrated designers, Ode...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Michaela Frey for AK Kaiser Op Art Lidded Bisque Porcelain Jar, 1960s
By Michaela Frey, AK Kaiser
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Modern Op Art matte bone white lidded jar of high quality matte bisque porcelain. The exterior is decorated with a beautiful organic dotted circle relief pattern on both lid and body. The interior has been given a white smooth highly glossy glaze. Designed by Michaela Frey...
Porcelain
Crystal Perfume Bottle with Stopper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful cut glass or crystal perfume bottle. The bulbous bottle with the elongated matching Stopper is lovely combination The piece is a nice stand-alone piece or works well as...
Crystal
Beautiful Empire Sevres Urn
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sevres Porcelain and Bronze Urn Depicting the Campaigns of Napoleon I
Bronze
Multi-Color Porcelain O-Jar with Lid
By Erin Turkoglu
Located in Helsinki, FI
O-Jar is a sculptural hand made porcelain vessel. A soft pink colored matte porcelain body is complemented with an oversized ball cap. The inside of the...
Porcelain
Baccarat Crystal Bottle, Art Deco Octagonal Stopper, France, 1940
By Baccarat
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A beautifully shaped 1940s Art Deco Baccarat crystal bottle, with a multi-faceted octagonal stopper, originally designed to grace a stylish mid-century dressing table. At just over 1...
Crystal
Late 19th Century Pink Sèvres Style Porcelain Vases and Covers
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pair of Finely Painted Late 19th Century Pink Sèvres Style Porcelain Vases and Covers Signed Eug Poitevin Each with painted designs on all four sides. ...
Porcelain
Rare Sevres Art Deco Dinner Service-Jean Luce
By Jean Luce
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Amazing collection of Jean Luce designed and signed Sevres porcelain dinner service. The set consists of 12 dinner plates, 12 rimmed soup bowls, 8 cups and saucers (2 sizes), covered...
Porcelain
$4,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 19.5 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
19th Century French Sevres Pair of Porcelain Bronze Covered Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Guaynabo, PR
The dark blue background of the porcelain vases stand on a gilded carved octagonal pedestal. The base is decorated with gilt scrolls of acanthus leaves and foliage. The front center ...
Porcelain
$1,171
H 7.29 in W 4.85 in D 2.37 in
Rare Art Deco Elephant Perfume Bottle by Maurice Model. France, 1920s.
By René Lalique, Lalique, Sabino Art Glass, Baccarat
Located in Malmö, SE
Rare Art Deco elephant perfume bottle in black glass. Made by Maurice Model in Verdun, France, 1930s. Good condition. I has a chip to the top rim (pi...
Crystal
Blue Porcelain Sevres Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920s French royal blue porcelain vases with bronze mounts and marked Sevres. Measurements: Height 16.5".
$325
H 11.75 in W 4.25 in D 3 in
Tall Art Glass Figurative Perfume Bottle with Stopper by Elena Graure Manta
Located in San Diego, CA
A cool art glass figurative perfume bottle with stopper by Elena Graure Manta, circa 1990s. This piece is absolutely gorgeous with an intricate glass cut masculine physique. It is ...
Art Glass
Maurice Gensoli Sculpture, 1930, Enameled Ceramic, Art Deco Era
By Maurice Gensoli
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of Maurice Gensoli, 1930, enameled ceramic, Art Deco period Measures: H 30cm, W 29cm, W 20cm.
Ceramic