Signed « TH. DECK. » under the base
Material: Glazed earthenware
Provenance : France, circa 1880 – 1890
Dimensions : H : 35 cm, D : 45 cm
Glazed ceramic planter with a Japanese decoration
This extraordinary planter was made out of glazed ceramic in the 1880-1890’s by Theodore Deck. It has a very beautiful decor in shades of blue and green depicting the Asian fauna and flora. Indeed, we can find the representation of poppy flowers inhabited with butterflies and a tit.
Butterflies and parrot planter Cache-pot au perroquet et aux papillons
The dimensions of this piece make it quite extraordinary. Mesuring 46 cm high and 60 cm diameter, it’s a true masterpiece speaking of style and techinal aspects. Its perfect condition allows us to appreciate on a large surface the art of Théodore Deck. On the other hand what allows us to qualify this piece as a masterpiece is the absence of runs on the decor and the presence of the parot, which is really rare.
Signed « TH. DECK. » under the base
Material : Glazed earthenware
Provenance : France, circa 1880 – 1890
Dimensions : H : 40 cm, D : 60 cm
Old Marc Maison collection
The collab with Joseph Chéret (1838-1894)
Théodore Deck and Joseph Chéret have collaborated together on many occasions to create earthenware vases, planters, bowls, and surtouts. Very often, sculpted characters or decoration in relief made by Chéret adorn the vase or the bowl made by Deck. In 1887, they work together in the Manufacture de Sèvres, Deck as a director of the manufactory, and Chéret as a director of the works of art.
Joseph Gustave Chéret (1838-1894) is a Parisian sculptor, little brother of the important poster designer Jules Chéret. He was the student of Carrier-Belleuse, and married his daughter. He becomes a respected artist of the Salon in the 1880’s. When his father-in-law died in 1887, he replaces him as director of the works of art in the Manufacture de Sèvres. In 1891, he exhibits in the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, then becomes three years late, one of its member. In 1894, he also becomes knight of the Légion d’Honneur.
Joseph Chéret collaborated with Christofle, but also with well known artists such as Louis Royer and Théodore Deck.
Signed «TH. Deck» under the base and marked «Joseph Chéret» in the decor
Material : Glazed earthenware
Provenance : France, circa 1880 – 1890
Dimensions : H : 37 cm, D : 50 cm
Planter with cherubs decoration in relief
Glazed enameled ceramic planter beige, red and brown, depicting a relief decoration of cherubs in branches and anemone flowers, lightened up with four handles on the lower part.
Vase with naiads and cherubs relief decoration
Important Napoleon III style vase with relief decoration of naiads and cherubs inspired by the Mannerism dancing among the orange flowers garlands, and flanked by two projecting handles sculpted as grotesque faces. It’s an enameled ceramic of purple faded with cream colour.
Signed « TH. DECK » under the base and « J. Chéret » on the decor.
Material : Glazed earthenware
Provenance : France, circa 1880 – 1890
Dimensions : H : 35 cm, D : 32 cm
