"Chalmont" Ceramic Planter by Hector Guimard

An ocean of sinuous, sweeping lines frozen in motion, this large-scale ceramic Art Nouveau planter by Hector Guimard (executed by Gilardoni et Brault, Choisy-le-Roi), demonstrates in an arresting array of earthen greenish and purplish hues, and is sensational from every angle. The planter is constructed of a central component with two flanking portions in slightly reduced proportions, unified by the complex constellation of swirling lines and undulating surfaces that adorn the entire composition. Artist: Designed by Hector Guimard, executed by Gilardoni et Brault, Choisy-le-Roi Country: France Circa: 1900s Dimensions: 9.25" height, 26.25" width, 11.5" depth Materials: Ceramic Provenance: Lloyd and Barbara Macklowe, New York; Sotheby's New York, Important Art Nouveau from the Collection of Lloyd and Barbara Macklowe, December 2, 1995, lot 562; Marsha Miro, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; Christie's New York, Masterpieces of Art Deco: The Marsha Miro Collection...

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