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Clément Massier
Distorted Form with Bees Teacup and Saucercirca 1890

On view: Resnick PavilionCollecting Impressionism at LACMA
Two-piece ceramic set — a ruffled-rim tray and a lily-shaped pitcher — covered in mottled celadon glaze with gold insect decoration

Clément Massier, Faïences d'Art, Distorted Form with Bees Teacup and Saucer, circa 1890, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Ellen Palevsky Cup Collection, Gift of Max Palevsky, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Clément Massier
France, Vallauris, 1844-1917
Artist or Maker
Faïences d'Art
France, Golfe-Juan
Title
Distorted Form with Bees Teacup and Saucer
Place Made
France
Date Made
circa 1890
Medium
Earthenware with hand painted and gilt decoration
Dimensions
Cup height: 3 1/4 in. (8.26 cm), Diameter: 4 in. (10.16 cm); Saucer diameter at widest points: 5 3/4 in. (14.61 cm)
Credit Line
The Ellen Palevsky Cup Collection, Gift of Max Palevsky
Accession Number
AC1998.265.21.1-.2
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Decorative Arts and Design