Large Ceramic Planter Vase Jérôme Massier Fils Vallauris Art Nouveau

Large polychrome ceramic vase or planter with impressionist decoration of colored flowers, polylobed border in the shape of yellow leaves, signed on the bottom Jérôme Massier Fils* in Vallauris (AM for Alpes Maritimes) and signature of the decorator Max in the decoration, Art Nouveau period late 19th-early 20th centuries. This vase is in good condition and is of superb quality. It is very decorative. Signed see photos. Note: some small chips and chips on the yellow leaves as well as on the base, small crack in the bottom (see red arrow), some dirt and wear from time, look carefully at the photos. * The Massiers (Jérôme, Clément, Delphin, Cédric) are a family dynasty of ceramists which dates back beyond the French Revolution and which played a key role in the renaissance of Vallauris ceramics. A true dynasty, the Massiers were mentioned as early as 1627 in Vallauris. Honoré Massier, born in 1782, had two sons: Jérôme and Jacques. Jacques Massier (1806-1871) has two sons: Delphin (1836-1907) and Clément (1844-1917). Jérôme (1820-1909) has a son: Jean-Baptiste (1850-1916), known as Jérôme Massier Fils. The Massiers called on renowned artists to come and work with them: the Swiss sculptor James Vibert (1872-1942), Opta Milet, ceramist from Sèvres, and the painters Lucien Lévy-Durhmer, and Jules Scalbert, etc. The factory of Jérôme Massier Fils (1820-1909) will be sold to P.Perret on May 3, 1899. Dimensions Internal neck diameter 23 cm Base diameter 14.5 cm Height 30 cm Max. width. 36 cm Reference: 500 829 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com