Art Deco smoking service in gilt glazed stoneware by Léon Pointu - 1930s

A rare 1930s stoneware smoking set with gilt glaze, signed Léon Pointu , a prominent figure in Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye ceramics. Its green and gold reticulated decoration, typical of the Art Deco period, demonstrates a fine mastery of metallic glazes experimented with in Saint-Amand at the beginning of the 20th century.

Léon Pointu (1879–1942), trained in the family workshop and influenced by the school of Jean Carriès, developed a personal style from the 1920s onward, marked by the Japonisme aesthetic of stoneware. In the 1930s, under the technical influence of Lucien Brisdoux—a specialist in metallic oxides—he adopted the ocellated and reticulated decorations and the drips of gold or platinum, which became emblematic of his Art Deco production. Demanding and rigorous, he carefully selected his glazes and raw materials, perpetuating the Pointu family's expertise.

This decorative set, dated and signed, perfectly exemplifies this modern artistic approach. Ideal for collectors of French ceramics, Art Deco enthusiasts, or for display in a contemporary interior.

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Era

1930s

Style

Art Deco

Creator

Léon Pointu

Matter

Gold glazed stoneware

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Dimensions

• Tray: height 3 cm ( 1.18 in ), width 23.5 cm ( 9.25 in )

• Large pot: height 12.5 cm ( 4.92 in ), width 9.5 cm ( 3.74 in )

• Smallest pot: height 5.8 cm ( 2.28 in ), width 5.5 cm ( 2.16 in )

• Total weight: 1910 g (including tray 940 g)

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State

Very good overall condition. Minor enamel irregularities and signs of wear consistent with age, without impacting the presentation. A stable and highly decorative piece.

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Delivery

Fast and careful international delivery.
Domestic shipping within France is free.

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