Working from 1921 as a decorator at Sèvres and from 1927 as the director of its design studio, Maurice Gensoli remained with the firm until his retirement in 1959.
Gensoli led the ceramics department at Sèvres toward Cubism, designing simple and segmented beaker shapes that were to be decorated with brightly colored heroic figures and idealized landscapes.
Ceramics in the shapes of stylized waves, sea shells, exotic animals and human figures also emerged from the factory during Gensoli's tenure. Elegant undulating bottle vases and chargers with whimsical decorations including star bursts, crackles, and mortared stone became the norm in the 1950s, demonstrating that Gensoli and those working under him looked tirelessly for fresh inspiration in order to keep Sèvres at the cutting edge of current fashion.
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(Biography provided by Galerie Fledermaus)
Art Nouveau Vase with Exotic Fish by Eduard Stellmacher for RStK Amphora
By Reissner Stellmacher & Kessel, Eduard Stellmacher
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Model #4598. Hard Earthenware. Riessner, Stellmacher and Kessel (RSt&K), consistently marked pieces with the tradename “Amphora” by the late 1890s and became known by that name. The ...
Earthenware
Art Nouveau Cosmic Catfish Vase by Galileo Chini
By Galileo Chini
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Cosmic Catfish Vase by Galileo Chini.
Earthenware
Baulister Enamel Vase by Emile Lenoble
By Emile Lenoble
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Stoneware
Art Nouveau Shell Pattern Stoneware Vase by Auguste Delaherche
By Auguste Delaherche
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This early vase provides a rare glimpse into the making of a master. Auguste Delaherche turned the science of experimentation in ceramic ware into an art form. Coming from a long tra...
Stoneware
Art Nouveau Stoneware Gourd Vase Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat
By Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat
Located in Palm Beach, FL
PIERRE-ADRIEN DALPAYRAT (1844-1910) After working nearly half his life as an itinerant faience painter and directing production for commercial porcelain manufacturers, Dalpayrat’s ey...
Stoneware
Art Nouveau Vase with Cuttlefish & Hermit Crab by RStK Amphora
By Reissner Stellmacher & Kessel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Porcelain
Large B&G ‘Bing & Grondahl’ Craquele Vase with Fish
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large B&G (Bing & Grondahl) Craquele vase with fish. 31 cm. high. In good condition. Second factory quality. Early hallmark.
"Fish and Seaweed", Unique Art Deco Vase by Fevola for Lachenal, 1920s
By Jean-Jacques Lachenal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This lovely and atmospheric Art Deco vase designed and glazed by Félix-Pascal Févola for Jean-Jacques Lachenal depicts a group of fish around all sides, weaving and bobbing among twi...
Ceramic
"Under the Sea, " Atmospheric Art Deco Vase with Fish and Seaweed, 1944
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A marvelous, atmospheric example of Art Deco artisanry, this cylindrical vase by Jens Jensen for Rookwood Pottery depicts a fish swimming amidst moving water and tendrils of seaweed,...
Porcelain
Stoneware Colored Ceramic Bottle or Vase by D Garet La Borne circa 1990
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Dominique Garet Circa 1990 Colored stoneware ceramic bottle or vase by the french potter Signed under the base Original good conditions Measures: height 26 cm Large 1...
Ceramic
Art Deco Ceramic Urn Vase, Ditmar Urbach Alienware, Czech, 1930s
By Ditmar Urbach
Located in Glasgow, GB
A striking small-scale ceramic vase from the 1930s, crafted by Ditmar Urbach—one of Czechoslovakia’s leading ceramic manufacturers of the interwar period. This distinctive piece belo...
Ceramic
Swedish Grace Ceramic Handle Vase, Argenta designed by Wilhelm Kåge 1930s-1940s
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Grace Ceramic Handle Vase, Argenta collection from the prominent Swedish Gustavsberg company, 1930s-1940s Sweden This beautiful Swedish Grace vase in turquoise ceramics...
Ceramic
