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"Mermaid with Dolphins & Starfish" Art Deco Platter by Mequinion

Offered by: 2220 Antiques

Description
Large and bold, this Art Deco ceramic platter featuring a mermaid trumpeting a shell and embracing a dolphin while another dolphin and starfish are cavorting in the water nearby, was made Roger Mequinion, who produced an entirely unique series of ceramic pieces with thick layers of glaze that he sandblasted to create a layered, three-dimensional design. Here, the outer glaze is a deep red color, but the sandblasting reveals layers of light red and white underneath. Roger Mequinion was the first sculptor to work for René Lalique, and helped the master develop a sandblasting technique for his early glass pieces before he left to form his own studio. He worked in Aubagne, an important ceramic center and produced an array of remarkable Art Deco pieces. This piece is signed by the artist along the edge.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	ceramic
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Art Deco, Modern
Patterns:	Beach/Nautical, Modern
Dealer Reference #:	3248
Incollect Reference #:	798120

Dimensions

W.	17 in;	H.	1 in;	D.	11.5 in;
W.	43.18 cm;	H.	2.54 cm;	D.	29.21 cm;

Message from Seller:

2220 Antiques is the latest merchant to locate to the recently opened 100,000 square foot Antique and Design Center “Showrooms 2220”, in Philadelphia, PA. The proprietor of 2220 Antiques is an international buyer, traveling extensively over the past thirty-five years cultivating a refined eye for good design