Monumental and very heavy Art Nouveau decorative jug-vase, made in the early 20th century in the famous Guérin workshop in Belgium. The item has a flowing, organic shape with a massive handle, and is covered with a deep, mirror-smooth ruby… 250,00 €
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Art Nouveau ceramic jug — vase with ruby red glaze and iris painting (2954)
Height 35 cm Width 21.5 cm Color GoldGreenRed
Description
Dimensions: Height — 35 cm Width — 21.5 cm
Art Nouveau ceramic jug — vase with ruby red glaze and gilding
Period of manufacture The item was made in the early 20th century, approximately circa 1900–1910. It is a high-quality and pure example of Art Nouveau (Art Nouveau) from a period when bold color contrasts and sinuous natural lines flourished in European applied arts.
Manufacturer and signature The base under the glaze clearly shows the hand-signed mark of the Belgian ceramicist, artist Roger Guérin (Roger Guérin) or his famous Bouffioulx (Bouffioulx) workshop Guérin, as well as impressed model numbers (2094 / 10). Guérin’s works are well known among European collectors, they stand out for their sophisticated technologies and are often found in prestigious museums and design catalogs.
Material and technique Massive, unusually heavy and thick-walled ceramic (stoneware). The exterior is covered with an exclusive, smooth and expressive ruby red or oxblood (sang de bœuf) tone glaze, which has a deep mirror shine. On both sides, an exquisite, flowing gold-colored iris painting has been applied by hand, whose sinuous lines echo the naturally flowing silhouette of the vessel and the asymmetrical top shape. The interior is covered with a light, contrasting glaze.
Application and condition Thanks to its impressive height of 35 cm and considerable weight, this jug can be used as a monumental floor or table vase for magnificent flower bouquets, as well as a standalone art object. The vessel is in excellent antique condition without cracks, chips, or signs of restoration. The gold painting and the glossy glaze remain bright and intact.
Art Nouveau snapshot: Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Empress Elisabeth of Austria) sat in a corner of her boudoir, where the morning light just touched the dark wood panels. On the table, next to a newly opened volume of correspondence, stood a heavy, fiery-shaped vessel, whose ruby surface reflected the window frame and the treetops of the garden. She slowly reached out and let her fingers feel the flow of the cool, smooth glaze, where the asymmetrical handle fit so naturally into her palm. A dark play of fire glowed in the depth of the glaze, while the sinuous gold flower stems on the red background seemed to move and breathe with the morning breeze. This moment brought cozy satisfaction and longing for the upcoming journey, before the daily rush of the palace once again took over the room.
