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Posted 5 months ago
cogito
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An unusual, experimental early production French Art Nouveau vase by Jean-Jacques Lachenal (1885-?), one of Edmond Lachenal's sons (n.b., history to be added later). The JG monogram on the bottom is that of Georges Jaégle who worked in the Lachenal atelier, particularly with Jean Jacques (b. 1881) as one of the "blessés de guerre" or wounded World War I heroes who were employed by Jean Jacques Lachenal.
The "genie bottle" type form with long neck and squat base was over-fired and allowed to fragment throughout (yet without falling apart in the kiln), after which dark leathery green and dark brown glaze was applied. Then, it appears that a second glaze application was made with the sang de boeuf red and ochre glaze so popular at the time. Vases of this form type were also produced by Dalpayrat, but not with the unusual initial firing and multiple glaze applications.
Dimensions: 9"(height) x 8.5" (diameter at base).
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Wonderful shape!..love it!...:-)
Amazing form!
Another very strong addition to your collection, cogito!
Congratulations!
Thanks to you all. I have to admit that this one was a bit of a shot in the dark for me. It was incorrectly attributed to Raoul Lachenal by the auction house, which is understandable given the techniques used and the simple form. This vase is quite a departure from the ceramic wares that Jean-Jacques is known for (i.e., Iznik style wares and the family's traditional robin blue glazes). The additional markings on the bottom I'm sure would provide additional clues, but sadly they are foreign to me.
Beautiful form.
Beautiful and a treasure to behold !~