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Art Deco Bowl with Songbirds by Mequinion, in Jade Green and Yellow

$2,350
£1,787.07
€2,061.30
CA$3,291.92
A$3,684.31
CHF 1,923.78
MX$44,948.78
NOK 24,419.92
SEK 23,173
DKK 15,392.81
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About the Item

Beautifully glazed and carved in tones of jade green and pale yellow, this unique bowl ringed with songbirds and vines was made Roger Mequinion in France. The artist produced an entirely unique series of ceramic pieces with thick layers of glaze that he sandblasted to create a layered, three-dimensional design. Here, the outer glaze is a deep green, but the sandblasting reveals layers of pale yellow and white underneath. Mequinion was the first sculptor to work for René Lalique, and helped the master develop a sandblasting technique for his early glass pieces before he left to form his own studio. He worked in Aubagne, an important ceramic center and produced an array of remarkable Art Deco pieces. This piece is signed by the artist along the edge of the bowl's center.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Diameter: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1930s
  • Condition:
    Overall excellent; a couple of small glaze chips on the underside of the bowl lip.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU865143106152

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