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Art Deco Stoneware Jug by Louis Lourioux, Ceramic, France, 1920

$1,650
£1,238.42
€1,734.10VAT Included
CA$2,331.12
A$2,337.12
CHF 1,354.35
MX$28,557.83
NOK 15,694.96
SEK 16,027.18
DKK 10,801.57

About the Item

A refined example of French Art Deco ceramics, this elegant stoneware jug was created by Louis Lourioux in Foëcy, France, around 1920. Distinguished by its harmonious proportions, sculptural silhouette, and richly glazed decoration, it perfectly reflects the transition from the organic elegance of Art Nouveau to the cleaner, more sophisticated aesthetic of the Art Deco period. Measuring 21 cm (8.25 in.) high, 13 cm (5.1 in.) wide, and 14 cm (5.5 in.) deep, it bears the renowned wolf stamp on the underside, an important mark of authenticity associated with the Lourioux pottery. Louis Lourioux was one of the leading figures of early twentieth-century French ceramics. He began producing artistic ceramics in Foëcy around 1902, quickly earning recognition for his exceptional craftsmanship and innovative use of glazes inspired by the natural world. His artistic achievements were acknowledged in 1906, when he was awarded the prestigious title of Officier d'Académie as a distinguished ceramic artist. During the following decades, his work evolved toward the elegant geometry and refined forms that defined the Art Deco movement, while his sophisticated glazes were frequently compared to those of the celebrated French ceramist Émile Decœur. Under Lourioux's leadership, the family pottery developed into one of France's most respected ceramic manufacturers. By the 1920s, the factory employed nearly 200 skilled craftsmen, producing both artistic ceramics and fine tableware that achieved international acclaim. The quality of its production was so highly regarded that pieces from the manufacture were among the objects recovered from the wreck of the RMS Titanic, a remarkable testament to the worldwide reputation of Lourioux ceramics. Today, authentic Louis Lourioux stoneware is highly sought after by collectors for its artistic quality, historical importance, and exceptional craftsmanship. This beautifully preserved jug is an outstanding addition to any French Art Deco, European Studio Pottery, or early twentieth-century decorative arts collection, bringing timeless elegance and investment-quality appeal to both classic and contemporary interiors
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.27 in (21 cm)Width: 5.12 in (13 cm)Depth: 5.52 in (14 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
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  • Seller Location:
    Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2312350817752

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