6"
high x 7" wide Strong
form in a large-handled jug with lipped spout and
mouth, its collared neck embossed with a ring of
the proud, strutting roosters so identified with
the French countryside. Wonderful
example from the cradle of Art Deco
design. $
270. P-286-S 68 Background:
Denbac
is a conjoined contraction for Denert et Balichon,
the two patrons. The firm operated in Vierzon, France
bridging the Art Nouveau and Art Deco
eras. Reference:
Ceramiques
Art Nouveau, 1994, Chateau-Musee de Vallauris;
by Denbac
- France
Covered with a flowing, dark gray-green semi-matte
over a warm, country wheat.
Detail
of the proud masters of the barnyard, encircling the neck of
this oh, so French jug.
Base
impressed with:
Denbac
Glas und Keramik vom Historismus bis zur Gegenwart,
1991, Schenkung Gertrud und Dr. Karl Funke-Kaiser, Museum
fur Angewandte Kunst, Koln.
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