"Clément Massier: Imposing Planter With A Naiad - Circa 1885 -"
A fabulous iridescent ceramic planter of spectacular dimensions! Depicting a naiad drawing water from a spring. Surely one of Clément Massier's finest works! The serene face, the drapery revealing a breast, the undulating movement of the water merging with that of the clothing and hair... we are indeed witnessing the beginnings of Art Nouveau! The quality of this museum piece is exceptional! The mastery of iridescence is perfect. Everything is harmoniously conceived. The feet, the naiad's body, her arms, and the amphora literally emerge from the background and detach themselves from the rest of the work to give a depth and perspective unprecedented in the artist's Artwork! 
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