Clément Massier (1844-1917), Golf Juan, Cache Pot, Planter, Bowl, 20th

Glazed earthenware: shades of beige, brown and blue. With relief decoration of chimeras of which two fins stand out around the edge forming two sockets. From the Art Nouveau period. Restored crack. Good condition. Dimensions: D: 49 cm / D with handles: 60 cm. H: 40 cm
Clément Massier (1844-1917) founded in 1872 in Golfe-Juan a famous manufacture that was later transferred to Vallauris. Naturally creative, Clément Massier began as a worker in 1856 with his father Jacques (1801-1871). The 3 companies created by his brothers Clément and Delphin and his cousin Jérôme will create one of the major productions of Vallauris.
Clément Massier obtained a gold medal at the Universal Exhibition of 1889 in Paris for his iridescent ceramics with metallic reflections, also called "chandelier".