Lot 547

MAURICE GENSOLI (1892-1972) FOR SÈVRES §
VASE AND COVER, CIRCA 1925






Auction: Day Two inc FL Griggs : A Cotswold Legacy | Lots 334 to 654 | Thursday 16th October from 10am
Description
glazed stoneware, incised M. Gensoli, printed Sevres mark
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.





