19th Century French Three-Piece Barbotine Vases with Bird and Floral Motifs

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19th Century French Three-Piece Barbotine Vases with Bird and Floral Motifs

About the Item

This beautiful and colorful Majolica set was crafted in France, circa 1880. The antique ceramic set includes two cache pots and a matching center jardinière. A Classic example of French barbotine artistry in the manner or Massier, the sculptural porcelain pieces stand on tree branch shaped feet, and feature high relief decor of birds figures embellished with floral and green leaf motifs throughout. The three detailed decorative pieces are in excellent condition with soft pastel, realistic hand painted colors in the blue, yellow, pink and brown palette, on a pale green background. The Massier family of Vallauris is recognized for three members producing Majolica in the second half of the 19th century. In 1860, brothers Delphin (1836-1907) and Clement (1844-1917) Massier were joined by Cousin Jerome Massier (1850-1916) and began producing a style of ceramic bridging between traditional Victorian Majolica and Art Nouveau pottery. The Massiers mastered the copper oxide flambé technique for glazing, thereby introducing an intensely vibrant color palette including red, green and blue hues not previously seen with English Majolica. Important in the Massier production were a series of large naturalistic modeled figural roosters, hens and other birds. Vases and wall pockets styled as orchids, intensely colored irises and sunflowers are among the most common Massier styles. A variety of humorous pieces bearing frogs and songbirds are popular among collectors. Most Massier Majolica bears an ink signature with both the first and last name of the producer and often includes ‘Vallauris’ along with other letters and symbols. Jardinière: 17" W x 11" D x 12" H. Vase: 12"W x 10"D x 11.5"H.

Similar to:
Massier Art Pottery (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 3
Materials and Techniques:
Ceramic,Majolica,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1880
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: 212-4841stDibs: LU951226864672