Vase Decorated With Ombelles, Glazed Ceramic, Clément Massier (1844-1917), Signed

Clement MASSIER Golf-juan, large zoomorphic vase in turquoise enamelled ceramic decorated with umbels treated in gold and polychrome. Height 42cm. Signed with the stamp Clément Massier Golf Juan under the base. Magnificent work from the beginning of the 20th century, very fine gilding work on the decoration of umbelliferous flowers. Turquoise enameled ceramic interior. Very good state. Clément MASSIER: Clément Massier is considered to be the founder at the beginning of the 20th century of the modern ceramic industry in Vallauris. Naturally creative, Clément Massier (1844 Vallauris – 1917 Golfe-Juan) was first a worker in 1856 with his father Jacques (1801-1871). He was introduced to pottery by Gaetano Gandolfi, an Italian master potter hired by his father. Gandolfi will be the initiator of several techniques, including enamelled earthenware, which will make the reputation of the Massier house. From then on, the production will be distinguished by its originality, abandoning utilitarian pottery in favor of an exclusively artistic creation. Thanks to his chemical work, he established himself as one of the main creators of iridescent ceramics, producing a work of great diversity. The three Massier companies, directed by the brothers Clément and Delphin and cousin Jérôme, will soon form one of the major productions of Vallauris.