Alexandre Bigot

Petite Oasis C0021

Inventory Number
C0021Size
6.5"H x 6.5"WMaterial
stoneware stonewarePeriod
Art NouveauCountry of Origin
FranceYear Made
1899Status
availableCondition
Excellent

Description

This intriguing stoneware coupe is made in the form of an elf cup lichen that rises from the leaf-strewn ground to a ruffled rim. A benign snake winds around the foot and base, making his way to the faux water collected in the top. André de Manneville, Parisian sculptor and medalist, designed this example. The sculptor began exhibiting in 1893 and continued until at least 1922. Alexandre Bigot often worked to the designs of well-known artists of the day. The humble subject matter and rustic finish associate this piece with the Japanese tradition. Marks: Inscribed 1899