Andre Metthey (1870-1920) Glazed Ceramic Dish Plate, Art Nouveau Feather Decor

A beautiful and rare glazed ceramic dish by the renowned French ceramist André Metthey (1870–1920), showcasing his exceptional mastery of color, glaze, and form.
The piece features a vibrant hand-decorated radial motif composed of feather- or palm-leaf shapes in deep cobalt blue, soft emerald green, and milky white, all set against a warm crackled cream ground.

This refined decoration radiates from a delicately patterned central medallion, creating a harmonious blend of symmetry and movement. The richly developed craquelure glaze—a hallmark of Metthey’s finest work—adds depth, texture, and a subtle antique charm.

Metthey’s ceramics are celebrated for their synthesis of Oriental influences, symbolist aesthetics, and French Art Nouveau sensibility. This dish exemplifies these qualities, offering both decorative beauty and historical significance.

A superb collector’s piece and an elegant accent for any Art Nouveau or early 20th-century ceramic collection.

Dimensions:
• Diameter: 8.85 in (22.5 cm)
• Height: 1.57 in (4 cm)

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No visible chips or cracks. The glaze and craquelure are original and intentional, typical of Metthey’s aesthetic approach.

🔹 About the Artist – André Metthey (1871–1920)
A key figure of the French ceramic revival, André Metthey created refined and highly artistic ceramics between 1900 and 1920. His work blends Symbolist and Japonist influences, often featuring deep glazes, crackle effects, and minimalist forms. A close collaborator of painters like Maurice Denis and Georges Desvallières, Metthey blurred the boundaries between fine and decorative arts.
His unique vision, subtle palette, and technical innovation make him a leading name among early 20th-century studio ceramists.

Metthey’s works are now held in numerous museum collections, including the Musée d’Orsay, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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