Jérôme Massier 1850-1916 A monumental "Faïence Lustrée" sang de boeuf glazed earthenware planter on pedestal France, Vallauris, late 19th century/early 20th century

the floral molded vases supported by two putti and a young faun in different pose, both pieces with impressed oval JMF monogram mark for JÉRÔME MASSIER FILS, VALLAURIS (A.M.)

Exhibition Catalogue, Massier: L'Introduction de la Céramique Artistique sur la Côte d'Azur, Musée Magnelli, Vallauris, 7 May- 27 September 2000, ed. Réunion des Musées Nationaux
Les Massier, côté cour, côté jardin, Musée Magnelli, Silvana éditoriale, p. 77, for an illustration of the present model

Overall in good condition and presentation. This planter is of large scale and would center an entrance hall or a winter garden beautifully. The department encourages interested parties to use our online e-catalogue's zoom function to enjoy magnified and alternate views of this lot.
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