Petiz

"PETIZ"; JEAN MAURICE PETIZON (France1855-1922).
Vase, ca. 1900.
Silver-plated pewter.
Signed on the side of the base.
Marks on the reverse.
Author and similar pieces referenced in Philippe DAHHAN's book, Étains 1900, 200 Sculpteurs de la Belle Époque, Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris, 2000. p. 318 to 332.
Weight: 480 g.
Measurements: 16 x 9 x 8 cm.

This vase is an example of the creative freedom of the period, where the human figure and natural elements merge to elevate a functional object to the category of art sculpture.

Its creator, Jean-Maurice Petizon (known as "Petiz"), was a sculptor who, after being the descendant of a saga of miners, founded his own foundry in Paris around 1890. Petiz created numerous pieces in the purest Art Nouveau style and distinguished himself by being his own foundryman, signing all his works with his alias.