Beautiful ceramic vase with floral decoration by Paul Jacquet dating from the 1930s

Ovoid vase by paul jacquet (1883-1968) in glazed enameled earthenware, decorated with a frieze of stylized flowers on a glossy background. Signed with the monogram stamp “pj”. Art deco period work. High. 17 cm condition: a few chips on the collar whose visibility has been reduced and a few tiny chips on the heel. - some information about paul jacquet paul jacquet is a famous ceramist from the 1930s, known for his work for primavera and the artists of the uam. His works are exhibited in museums in tokyo and montreal. He was based in annecy (savoie) and often executed his pieces based on the drawings of rené herbst or francis jourdain. He began making ceramics in the savoyard tradition but harmonizing the form with his designs and colors. At the 1925 decorative arts exhibition in paris, the ceramist offered simple pieces, with a white background, punctuated with stylized geometric or floral designs in keeping with the modernist spirit of the time. He also received a gold medal for his creations. It is the consecration that leads to numerous orders and prestigious visits to his workshop such as the governor of mauritius, the vuitton family or the besnards.

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