Sevres Art Nouveau Vase with Silver Mounts by Saglier

An uncommon Sevres French Art Nouveau pottery vase, with silver…
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An uncommon Sevres French Art Nouveau pottery vase, with silver mounts by Victor Saglier. Retailed by Siegfried Bing, c. 1900. The high fired art pottery body with semi crystalline glaze. Height 18.8 cm. Note: A similar vase held in the V&A collection, London with note: Victor Saglier and his successors Saglier Freres (Eugene and Andre Saglier) were metalworkers in Paris who commissioned vases from ceramicists such as Alexandre Bigot and from artists working at the Sevres factory. The Sevres chemists' achievements in developing new porcelain and colours in the 1880s were closely followed by the development of crystalline glazes. The first successful experiments were made by Royal Copenhagen but Sevres, which had made the initial discovery, quickly caught up and exhibited crystal glazes at Paris in 1900.

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  • Art Nouveau Period - The Art Nouveau period was a cultural movement that emerged in the late 19th century, and was characterized by its emphasis on natural forms, flowing lines, and a decorative, ornamental style. Art Nouveau was a reaction against the ornate and heavily stylized designs of the previous era, and sought to create a new, more organic aesthetic.

    Art Nouveau was characterized by its use of sinuous, curving lines, as well as a focus on natural elements such as flowers, vines, and other organic shapes. Art Nouveau designers sought to create a total work of art, in which every element of a building or object was designed to be harmonious with the overall design.

    Some of the most iconic examples of Art Nouveau design include the Paris Metro entrances designed by Hector Guimard, the works of the artist Alphonse Mucha, and the architecture of Victor Horta in Brussels.

    The Art Nouveau period was at its peak between 1890 and 1910, but began to decline in popularity by the start of World War I. However, Art Nouveau remains an important influence on design and art to this day, and continues to be celebrated for its emphasis on natural forms and decorative style.

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