MAURICE GENSOLI (1892-1972) FOR SÈVRES §
VASE AND COVER
Estimate: £5,000 - £7,000
Auction: 26 June 2025 from 14:00 BST
Description
designed circa 1925
glazed stoneware
incised M. Gensoli, printed Sevres mark
(2)
Dimensions
36cm high
Footnote
Maurice Gensoli (1892-1972) worked at Sèvres from 1921 until his retirement in 1959. Having begun as a decorator, he was promoted to director for design. Under his leadership the firm embraced the influence of Cubism. Gensoli frequently produced covered vases in high-fired stoneware and displayed his mastery in handling a subtle muted glaze palette. He designed ceramic fountains for the French ocean liners Normandie and Liberte, and in recognition of his achievements was made a Knight of the Legion of Honour and then in 1952 he was promoted to Officer of the Legion of Honour.