Antique Ceramic Carafe Signed Jérôme Massier

Superb vintage ceramic water jug in beige glazed stoneware decorated with stylized motifs in green tones. This art ceramic is signed j massier vallauris jérôme massier (1820-1909) is part of a dynasty of ceramists (with clément, delphin and cédric) who played a key role in the renaissance of vallauris ceramics. The jérôme massier fils factory was sold to p. Perret on may 3, 1899. It was taken over in october 1909 by his daughter jeanne massier and his son-in-law marc clergue. In 1930, their son jean clergue continued manufacturing until 1953 using the stamp "j massier vallauris". Alain maunier, nephew of jean clergue, took over the company "jérôme massier fils" and ran it until its final closure in 1990. Whether you are a collector, an art lover or simply looking for a unique decorative piece, this pitcher will attract everyone's attention. W 19 X h 18 X d 13.5 cm.