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"African Dancer, " Brilliant Art Deco Vanity Tray Inspired by Josephine Baker
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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:Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy (Maker)
- 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
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1920s
- Condition:Excellent overall; minor chip on edge.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU865117736501
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