Large Art-deco Vase By Roger Mequinion 1905-1985

"Art-deco ceramic Roger Méquinion 1905-1985" Superb and rare Large vase in very good condition measuring 30cm high for a diameter of 20cm decorated with Greek warriors hunting gazelle surrounded by stars and vegetation Decor cleared with sandblasting Signed R. Méquinion at the hollow point I point out a chip on the heel of the base so as not to be reproached Roger Méquinion born in 1905, student of the Beaux-Arts in Paris who became the first sculptor with one of the greatest masters contemporary glass, René Lalique. Originally from Courbevoie, he retreated to the free zone during the war, settling in Aubagne, a mecca for ceramics. He transposed the work he did on glass to ceramics. He invented a process for which he filed a patent in 1942. On a terracotta, earthenware, porcelain or sandstone support, several layers of enamel of different colors are applied, which are covered with a protective layer (generally gelatin)... before tracing the outlines of the pattern to be obtained. He then uses sandblasting, mechanical means (milling the layers) or acids to successively destroy one or more planes, each covered with a colored enamel. Thus is revealed a pattern in relief, in various shades, sometimes even an openwork decoration. Its production will be short-lived, ten years. From approximately 1939 to 1949 end of the Art-Déco era Several pages are devoted to him in the reference book "Workshops and men, Being a ceramist in Aubagne in the 19th and 20th centuries His works of great quality and easily recognizable are from more and more sought after on the international market A great artist unjustly forgotten where time will do its work of recognition You can see many of his works at the Guardia du Castellet gallery (vases, dishes, plates, pots, ashtrays, lamps and bookends , etc...) neat and free shipping worldwide