ANTIQUE 1880 MASSIER POTTERY FRENCH ART NOUVEAU VASE Start Price USD 799.99 Current Price USD 799.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 16, 2008 End Time Thursday, October 16, 2008 Location Historic COLLINGSWOOD, NJ See more about 'ANTIQUE 1880 MASSIER POTTERY FRENCH ART NOUVEAU VASE' Description Increase Sales by 18% and double your hits - Vendio Gallery SquareTrade © AP6.0 ANTIQUE 1880 MASSIER POTTERY FRENCH ART NOUVEAU VASE   Hand painted fuschia Cyclamens and foliage adorn this hand-thrown Art Pottery vase from the three Massier brothers, made in about the 1880, to the turn of the century in VALLAURIS, the famed French artists' colony on the Cote d'Azur. Massier is an important French family of artists whose works are highly collected and sought after! This vase in in the elegant Art Nouveau style! Take a look! "Vallauris, the capital of Southern French terra cotta work, is known for its originality of design, highest-quality workmanship and leading role as a source of inspiration for many contemporary pottery artists. PICASSO and JEAN MARAIS, to name just two, have worked in it's ateliers, and numerous artists and galleries have a presence in this important artistic center. " This large vase has an elegant silhouette, with two handles that split into two parts at the bottom. The beige color is a neutral shade sure to complement any decor, and this dramatic piece commands prominent display in the home. Signed "Jean Massier Vallauris" on side near bottom. The bottom has the remnants of a sticker, as well as a circular mark that reads "Jean Massier Vallauris" as well. Stands approximately 16.25" tall, and 7.25" wide. In excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, breaks or hairlines; crazing on handles. We have been in the antique business for the past 30 years and this is the first time we have ever had a piece like this. We guarantee that this is an original. We liquidate estates and run tag sales. Our merchandise is fresh to the market. A must for the collector of fine French Art Pottery! Shipping insurance is strongly recommended. We will contact international bidders at auction end regarding shipping totals. 4L 9z #1.5-#3.1 10L     Come visit our beautiful store in historic Collingswood, NJ! PLEASE CONSIDER ALL PHOTOGRAPHS AS REPRESENTATIVE AS THE TEXT! Insurance is optional & can be included at the buyer's expense. Buyer to pay all shipping charges. A handling fee of $2.00 to $3.00 is included in stated shipping cost. Excessively large & or heavy items are subject to additional packaging charges. Please allow up to 7 business days for personal checks to clear or send cashier's check or m.o. for quick shipping. Credit card transactions are accepted only through Paypal. 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