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)
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 Bottle with Mermaid & Fish Stopper by Maurice Gensoli
By Maurice Gensoli
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Stoneware, Wood
Michaela Frey Lidded Jar, Matte Porcelain, Op Art Design, 1960s
By AK Kaiser, Michaela Frey
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
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
Beautiful Empire Sevres Urn
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sevres Porcelain and Bronze Urn Depicting the Campaigns of Napoleon I
Bronze
Pear Shaped Meissen Vase with Cover and Vines with Flowers and Fruits
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful early 19th century pear shaped Meissen covered vase with raised fruits, vines and flowers. The vase is finely hand painted with pink ...
Porcelain
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
Art Deco Black Glass Perfume Bottle with Hummingbird Stopper
By Lalique
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Art Deco, Hollywood Regency style black Art Glass perfume bottle with a frosted bird stopper. French Art Deco molded clear black fan perfume bottle with a frosted glass bird...
Art Glass
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
$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
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 feminine physique. It is i...
Art Glass
$117Sale Price|40% Off
H 5 in W 3 in D 1.25 in
Art Deco Karl Palda Style Geometric Crystal Perfume Bottle w/ Coral Red Stopper
By Karl Palda
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco geometric crystal perfume bottle in the style of Karl Palda with coral red Opaline stopper. The bottle features a heavy, clear crystal base with sharp, multi-tiered geometri...
Art Glass
$195Sale Price|40% Off
H 6.75 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Art Deco Peach Glass Perfume Bottle w/ Stopper by Steuben Aurene for Devilbiss
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An exquisite Art Deco perfume bottle crafted in a luminous, warm amber peach glass. with a slender, elongated silhouette, an etched gold-encrusted band, and its original glass stoppe...
Art Glass
$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
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