Gilbert Méténier's flamed sandstone newt bottlened vase

Rare gourd vase in brown and orange flamed sandstone by gilbert méténier (1876-?), production dated between 1917 and 1939. This vase is decorated with an amphibian (crested triton) in relief. This sandstone factory was founded in gannat by ceramicist louis méténier (1844-1922), joined by his son gilbert around 1910. A few years later, the latter transformed the production of the factory into artistic production: the sandstones of art méténier. The mussels and dies were reportedly destroyed in 1940 by gilbert méténier himself. This vase, in perfect condition, is signed under the base "g. Méténier".

Ref. : YK93ZEFF