Émile Decoeur

Pair of Pitchers C0104

Inventory Number
C0104Size
See descriptionMaterial
StonewarePeriod
Art NouveauCountry of Origin
FranceYear Made
c1904Status
AvailableCondition
Conservation to Handle of Left Pitcher

Description

The elongated bodies of these pitchers, their curvaceous handles, and foliate lips relate them to the Art Nouveau period, as does the foliate design on the left example. Despite these features, the forms are remarkably abstract and rich copper-red glazes constitute the primary decoration. The letters "AC" indicate that the pitchers were marketed at Decoeur's Paris atelier-gallery L'Art Céramique. Marks: [Left pitcher] ED monogram; trefoil and AC ; 7-8 [painted][Right pitcher] ED monogram; trefoil and AC [painted] Left Pitcher: 13 1/2" H x 5 1/2" W Right Pitcher: 13 1/4" H x 5 1/4" W