Rare Art Deco ceramic vase by Edmond Lachenal, 1932.(From Jason Jacques Gallery):"Lachenal began his professional life as a studio assistant to Théodore Deck, who could hardly have predicted that the boy would become an internationally respected master, always preparing to try something new. Lachenal's early work resembled his master's but he gradually achieved artistic independence and personal fame. Working in stoneware, he used a hydrofluoric acid bath to cut away the glaze's outer layer revealing the velvety matte surface beneath. As tastes changed, he briefly abandoned applied decorations in favor of organic forms. He collaborated with sculptor Agnès de Frumerie to incorporate Symbolist maidens into his work and created organic, richly sculpted forms that rivaled Hector Guimard's architectural metalwork. He also worked collaboratively with others, most notably Emile Decoeur. Lachenal exhibited only once in 1905 and once again in 1908 but was actively engaged with pottery until circa 1937." 8.5"x 11".

Good condition overall