Flamed Stoneware Vase By Eugène Baudin (1853–1918)

Flamed stoneware vase by EUGÈNE BAUDIN (1853–1918) France, circa 1900 This remarkable Art Nouveau vase by Eugène BAUDIN features a sculptural silhouette with four swollen sides and a flared, square neck. The surface is enlivened by a spectacular flamed decoration in shades of crimson red, violet, and turquoise blue, giving the whole a molten effect. Relief motifs in the form of elongated drops adorn the upper part, accentuating the organic momentum of the design typical of the late 19th century. The interior and base of the vase reveal an intense celadon blue glaze. The base bears the artist's incised signature. A former politician turned ceramist, Eugène Baudin is known for his bold explorations of glazes and his expressive forms. This vase fully embodies his accomplished style, in which dynamic volumes and material effects combine with virtuosity.