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Zoomorphic pitcher in slip most certainly Saint-Clément, in the shape of seated black cat, vintage twentieth century.
This pitcher is in good condition. Unsigned.
A note: some enamelling defects and soiling, slight wear of time, see photos.
In 1763, the architect Richard Mique took possession of the manufacture of Saint-Clément and produced for the court of Versailles vases of Louis XV style. In the eighteenth century, sculptors Paul-Louis Cyfflé and his pupil Charles-Gabriel Sauvage dit Lemire developed many statuettes that will be published until 1925. At the end of this century Saint-Clement will also be recognized for these decorations of birds. In the 19th century, Charles and Émile Gallé invent models for Saint-Clément. Émile Gallé, fond of botany also draws the famous "herbarium" service that will be produced for decades. It is with Charles Gallé that the manufacture obtained a gold medal at the 1867 World Fair in Paris and a distinction at the International Exhibition of London in 1871. On the occasion of the 1878 World Fair in Paris, the manufacture exhibits all of its know-how. Then, under the influence of Art Nouveau, Saint-Clément then launched collections of relief ceramic objects called "slips" - formerly called "majoliques" - including very realistic pitchers. In the first half of the 20th century, with the arrival of the Art Deco movement, other sculptors will work for the pottery: Charles Lemanceau, Geo Condé, who will supply the department stores with decorative objects.
