Pierre-Adrien DALPAYRAT and Maurice DUFRENE – Red Glazed Vase

Pierre-Adrien DALPAYRAT and Maurice DUFRENE, Red Vase, glazed stoneware, circa 1900, H. 6 cm; W. 15.5 cm, signed.

This glazed stoneware vase embodies the full beauty and aesthetics of the Art Nouveau movement. What always strikes in Dalpayrat’s work is his color palette: deep reds subtly blended with an almost celadon green, enlivening the surface of the object and endowing it with the grace, beauty, and technical mastery of a major work.

Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910) is one of the most remarkable ceramicists of the late 19th century. His work is distinguished by exceptional mastery of glazes and a constant exploration of varied forms and colors. His pieces, ranging from large-scale works to more intimate objects like this one, are held in prestigious collections such as the Musée d’Orsay, the Peter Marino Foundation, and many other major institutions worldwide.