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"African Dancer, " Brilliant Art Deco Vanity Tray Inspired by Josephine Baker

$1,300
£982.64
€1,129.23
CA$1,810.24
A$2,013.82
CHF 1,055.67
MX$24,608.39
NOK 13,442.64
SEK 12,654.38
DKK 8,429.25
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About the Item

Brilliantly glazed in tones of coral, jet black, plum and moss, this very rare vanity tray depicts a female African figure with a feathered headdress and garlands of flowers, in a tropical setting framed by palm trees and luxuriant foliage. No doubt inspired by the performances of Josephine Baker on the Parisian stage, this exotic scene is a rare motif for French Art Deco ceramic pieces. The tray was created by Longwy -- the venerable ceramics firm established at the end of the 18th century in Alsace near the Belgian border -- for Le Bon Marché department store. Several of the largest retailers in Paris commissioned ceramic and porcelain pieces from Longwy and other firms, including Le Bon Marché and Printemps.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920s
  • Condition:
    Excellent overall; minor chip on edge.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU865117736501

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