Clément Massier, an accomplished ceramist born into a multi-generational family of potters working in Vallauris, France in the second half of the 19th century, transcended his family’s metier. Rather than creating utilitarian objects as a means unto themselves, he used the ceramic medium as an aesthetic platform to make art.
Among the many international awards earned during his lifetime, Massier was awarded a gold medal at the world’s fair, Exposition Universelle held in Paris in 1889. At the Exposition, it was Massier’s ceramic glazing techniques, using turquoise metallic luster, which captured the world’s attention.
Massier’s metallic luster glazes produce the dual properties of reflectivity and transparency to create iridescence. To achieve this, Massier fired his ceramics in a three-tiered process at increasingly lower temperatures. He applied the final glaze created from a metallic clay compound with a brush. When the blackened vessels had fully cooled, they were buffed until shiny to reveal his iridescent inspirations of nature. Each piece produced was a unique object revealing not only the hand of the artist but also the variable effects of temperature, natural elements and their interactive relationships. His glazes are illusory interpretations fused into fired earthenware. Conversely, the ceramic object’s solidity belies its ephemeral nature which constantly changes in light. This duality naturally inherent to this art medium is a theme that Massier echoes in his subject matter.
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(Biography provided by Galerie Fledermaus)
Iridescent Art Nouveau Mushroom Plaque by Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer for C. Massier
By Clement Massier, Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Earthenware
Iridescent Art Nouveau 2-Handled Butterfly Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Earthenware
Clement Massier Iridescent Foliage Art Nouveau Art Pottery Vase
By Clement Massier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Art Nouveau foliage design art pottery vase decorated in iridescent glazes by world renowned ceramic artist Clement Massier (French, 1845-1917) dating from the latter end ...
Stoneware
Art Nouveau Psychedelic Dandelion Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Spectral Seed Iridescent Art Nouveau Bowl by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Earthenware
Iridescent Art Nouveau Bramble Vase by Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Clement Massier, Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Attributed to Lucien Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling....
Earthenware
Thorny Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Earthenware
Iridescent Art Nouveau Iris Cabinet Vase w/Silver Collar by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Iridescent Art Nouveau Foliage Vase w/Silver Mount by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Iridescent Art Nouveau Spider Mum Floral Motif Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase with Crabs and Seaweed by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Art Nouveau Lobster Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Dragonfly & Fairy Art Nouveau Plaque by Delphin Massier
By Delphin Massier, Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The older brother of Clément Massier, Delphin Honoré Massier had inherited his share of the family ceramics business upon the death of their father Jacques in 1871, establishing the ...
Earthenware
Iridescent Iris Art Nouveau Colorful Cachepot by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Iridescent Art Nouveau Leaves Vase by Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Clement Massier, Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stamped Lucien Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier. Literature: Coleman B., The Best of British Arts & Crafts, Atglen, 2004, p.213 Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs f...
Earthenware
Iridescent Iris Art Nouveau Cachepot by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Iridescent Art Nouveau Floral Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Technicolor Thistle Art Nouveau Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Iridescent Art Nouveau Golden Bees Vase by Delphin Massier
By Clement Massier, Delphin Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Iridescent Winter Moon Art Nouveau Plaque by Clement Massier
By Lucien Levy-Dhurmer, Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Attributed to Lucien Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier. Original Massier sticker on the back. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insu...
Earthenware
Monumental Pierre Clement Massier Iridescent Vase
By Clement Massier
Located in Dallas, TX
A monumental ceramic vase with iridescent glaze in an elongated bulbous shape by the legendary French ceramist Pierre Clement Massier (1845-1917). Massier is widely considered as...
Pottery
Large French Ceramic Vase with Iridescent Glaze by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large ceramic stoneware vase with striking iridescent glaze by the legendary French ceramist Pierre Clement Massier (1845-1917). Massier is widely considered as the founder the mod...
Ceramic
French Japonesque Art Nouveau Lusterware Vase Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic vase with iridescent glaze in the shape of an elephant foot cache pot by the legendary French ceramist Pierre Clement Massier (1845-1917). Massier is widely considered as t...
Silver
Jugendstil Baccarat Antique Art Glass Dandelion Vase, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass dandelion vase for Baccarat, France. The vase - made out of art glass - is made from a clear glass, with yellow dandelions and green leafs on it...
Art Glass
Rare Majolica Butterfly Wall Pocket Clement Massier, circa 1900
By Clement Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica butterfly wall pocket signed Clement Massier, Golfe Juan Circa 1900. H / 7 inches. W / 9 inches.
Ceramic, Faience
Jugendstil Baccarat Antique Art Glass Dandelion Vase, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass dandelion vase for Baccarat, France. The vase - made out of art glass - is made from a clear glass, with yellow dandelions and green leafs on it...
Art Glass
Quezal New York Art Nouveau Iridescent Silver Overlay Vase
By Quezal
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau glass vase with engraved silver overlay. Made by Quezal in New York, ca 1900. Ovoid with gently flared mouth rim. Open overlay with loose and distended blooms and entwine...
Silver
French Ceramic and Bronze Vase by Clement Massier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large glazed vase by Clement Massier. Impressed maker's mark. Clement Massier, Juan (AM) Measures: Height 82 cm, width 35 cm, depth 28 cm. Weight 12 kg.
Bronze
Austrian Loetz Iridescent Art Nouveau Glass Vase Sterling Overlay
By Loetz Glass
Located in Toledo, OH
Austrian Loetz iridescent art glass vase in papillon finish with sterling silver applied overlay. Art Nouveau style in a dimpled form shades of green ...
Glass
Art Nouveau Pulled Feather Iridescent Glass Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Vase in Blue, Green and Amethyst with Gilt decorated Pulled Feather decoration. The vase is of a lovely form, the perfect height for a decora...
Glass
Aqua Turquoise Majolica Turtle Vase Clement Massier, circa 1890
By Clement Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Aqua Turquoise Majolica Turtle vase Pique Fleur Clement Massier, circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience
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H 8.5 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Iridescent Art Nouveau Foliage Vase w/Silver Mount by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Iridescent Art Nouveau Monumental Beetle Vase by Delphin Massier
By Delphin Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Thorny Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Earthenware
Monumental Pierre Clement Massier Iridescent Vase
By Clement Massier
Located in Dallas, TX
A monumental ceramic vase with iridescent glaze in an elongated bulbous shape by the legendary French ceramist Pierre Clement Massier (1845-1917). Massier is widely considered as...
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H 11.36 in W 10 in D 10 in
Iridescent Art Nouveau Seashell Vase by Lucien Levy-Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Lucien Levy-Dhurmer, Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Iridescent Aquatic Symbolist Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Public collection and related work: MAK, Museum für angewandte Kunst, Vienna, Austria - A vase of identical shape, smaller, is kept in the collections of this institution under the i...
Earthenware
Iridescent Volcano Art Nouveau Vase by Clement Massier
By Lucien Levy-Dhurmer, Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Attributed to Lucien Levy Dhurmer & Clement Massier. An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which insp...
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H 14.5 in W 11.25 in D 2.25 in
Iridescent Art Nouveau Royal Starfish Charger by Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer for Massier
By Clement Massier, Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Signed Lucien Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While ...
Earthenware
Iridescent Art Nouveau Serpent Tendrils Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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H 9.5 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Iridescent Art Nouveau Flower Vase by Lucien Levy-Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Clement Massier, Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Attributed to Lucien Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier. An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which in...
Earthenware
Iridescent Art Nouveau Autumn Flowers Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Iridescent Art Nouveau Water Lily Pond Plaque by Delphin Massier
By Clement Massier, Delphin Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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H 4.3 in W 3 in D 3 in
Iridescent Art Nouveau Galaxy Vase by Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Clement Massier, Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Attributed to Lucien Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling....
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H 13.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Iridescent Art Nouveau Butterflies Vase by Lucien Levy Dhurmer Clement Massier
By Lucien Levy-Dhurmer, Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Signed Lucien Levy-Dhurmer. An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which inspires deep reflection and...
Earthenware
Iridescent Art Nouveau Landscape Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which inspires deep reflection and requires transparency. Clemen...
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H 5.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Iridescent Art Nouveau Spiderwebs & Berries Vase by Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Clement Massier, Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Earthenware