Mougin Frères, Large Art Nouveau Stoneware Vase
Large glazed stoneware vase,with a glaze ranging from sienna to terracotta to coppery brown, featuring gold flecks and effects of mottled gray and ash-black stoneware.
A very modern piece for its period of production, representative of the glaze experiments conducted by the “Sorciers du grand feu” (Wizards of the Great Fire), Joseph (1876–1961) and Pierre (1880–1955) Mougin.
Signature engraved with a gouge, “Mougin Nancy,” on the underside of the base; and handwritten notations “Exp 270” and “A.194.”
Dated c. 1910, first Nancy workshop—see Jacques G. Peiffer, “Les frères Mougin, Sorciers du grand feu—stoneware and porcelain1880–1950,” ed. Faton, 2001.
Very good condition—minor chip on the base.
Period: 20th century
Style: Art Nouveau
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Sandstone
Height: 46 cm
Reference (ID): 1837202
Availability: In stock
