Jean Garnier

JEAN GARNIER (Mouzeuil, 1853 - Paris, 1910).
Vase, ca. 1900.
Silver-plated pewter.
Signed on the lower front right.
Weight: 4,360 g.
Measurements: 39 x 23 x 16 cm.

This tall silver-plated pewter vase features a rich bas-relief decoration with two undines (sea nymphs) swimming dynamically among the waves. Its design is distinguished by asymmetrical lateral protuberances, adorned with stylized leaves, and an integrated functional handle on one side. The piece is signed.

Jean Garnier was a French sculptor active during the Art Nouveau period, famous for his bronze sculptures and decorative vessels. He exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français, where he received an honorable mention in 1892. Garnier distinguished himself by his remarkable ability to depict movement and realism in human figures. His works captured everyday scenes, such as dancers and workers, with a particular focus on rural and allegorical subjects, exemplified in pieces known as "La Gigue" and "Le Chant de la Glaneuse".