Overview
This is a quintessential example of French 'Craquelé' (crackle-glaze) pottery, a style that defined the sophisticated 'Moderne' aesthetic of the interwar period.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
French Art Deco Craquelé Ceramic Vessel, c. 1930s
Photo reference
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Story
Paris in the 1920s and 30s was the epicenter of a design revolution that traded the flowing vines of the past for the sharp, rhythmic energy of the machine age.
Maker / Origin
The 'M.P.C.' mark is traditionally associated with the Manufacture de Porcelaine de Clignancourt, a historic name that saw various revivals and studio iterations throughout the 20th century.
Condition & Value
The intentional crazing is well-distributed and stable, which is the desired look for this style. Values for French Art Deco craquelé are driven by the boldness of the form and the clarity of the crackle.
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