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
$1,044Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.31 in Dm 5.11 in
Michaela Frey Lidded Jar, Matte Porcelain, Op Art Design, Germany
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
Beautiful Empire Sevres Urn
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sevres Porcelain and Bronze Urn Depicting the Campaigns of Napoleon I
Bronze
$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
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
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
$1,180
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
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
French Art Deco Baccarat Perfume Bottle with Blue Stopper
By Baccarat
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco fan-shaped glass perfume bottle with a fan-shaped blue-tinted glass stopper, with brand name \"Guerlain\" written in gold and a silver sticker with perfume name \"Sha...
Glass
$14,800 / set
H 13.5 in Dm 5.25 in
Beautiful Pair of French Louis XVI Sevres Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Ormolu Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style Sevres cobalt blue and ormolu-mounted vases with rams heads and wreaths. The porcelain body is beautifully painted with the signature Sevres Royal cobalt blue. The square shaped base is decorated with ormolu acanthus leaves and ribbon wreaths beautifully hand chizzeled and detailed ormolu work. These vases can easily be turned into a fabulous pair of...
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Murano Blue & Rust Art Glass Bottle with Stopper
By Angelo Seguso
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This heavy art glass bottle is unsigned and not labeled, but consistent with the style of the Italian Murano artist Angelo Seguso. This substantial art glass bottle is done in a thic...
Art Glass
$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