Early 20th French Folk Art Deco Paul Jacquet Spotted Deco Jug

Description

Glazed earthenware jug, spherical shape with trefoil opening, double handle, decorated with a frieze of bright yellow enamel polka dots, … more Glazed earthenware jug, spherical shape with trefoil opening, double handle, decorated with a frieze of bright yellow enamel polka dots, blue bands and yellow bands dotted with blue, deep blue background.

Signed PJ for Paul Jacquet (1883-1968). Paul Jacquet is a french ceramist professor at the Beaux-Arts in Geneva, located in Savoie (east of France). He is influenced by tradition of Savoy pottery and mix it with Art Deco modernism and African influences. He collaborated with the Primavera workshops and received the gold medal at the Decorative Arts exhibition in 1925. He influenced Jean Besnard and produced pieces for the Vuitton family.

This discreet but master piece will fit into most tasteful interiors. It will go particularly well with traditional interiors (rustic chic, chalet), interiors using natural materials (bohemian, African inspiration) or geometric interiors in bright colors (pop, art deco, modern).

10's - 30's.

6.7" long, 8.3" high, 750 g.

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