1930s Art Déco Greenish Crystalline Glaze Sèvres Porcelain Bulbous Vase, France

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1930s Art Déco Greenish Crystalline Glaze Sèvres Porcelain Bulbous Vase, France

By: Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Material: porcelain, ceramic
Technique: … Read more 1930s Art Déco Greenish Crystalline Glaze Sèvres Porcelain Bulbous Vase, France

By: Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Material: porcelain, ceramic
Technique: cast, pressed, hand-crafted
Dimensions: 7.5 in x 8.75 in
Date: early 20th century, circa 1930
Style: Art Déco
Place of origin: France

Crafted by the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres circa 1930, this bulbous porcelain vase captures the structural elegance and technical ambition of the French Art Déco movement. The vessel features a substantial, rounded silhouette that tapers toward a narrow, stepped neck, providing a balanced canvas for its complex surface treatment. Its greenish crystalline glaze creates a textured, organic appearance where mineral formations emerge during the controlled cooling of the kiln, resulting in a distinctive mottled finish. This intricate chemical process ensures that the distribution of color and crystallization remains unique to the piece. Since its establishment in the 18th century, Sèvres has remained a pinnacle of ceramic innovation and prestige, evolving from royal patronage to avant-garde excellence.

Marked at the base for authenticity, this vase represents the institution’s enduring mastery over porcelain. See less