1890 Neo Chinese Big Faience Vase

French Faience Vase Gien Circa 1890. Asian inspiration. Decorated with peonies and pheasants.     

Large French Faience Vase Neo-Renaissance Circa 1900. H / 17.5 inches. Hairline.     

Important neo-Greek vase in the shape of an Amphora, made in two patina bronze. The body is decorated with a rich continuous frieze in bas-relief presenting a procession of characters carrying their offerings to the temple, underlined by a decoration of theatrical masks among olive trees. The 's'-scroll handles decorated with grape vines, resting only on the shoulder of the vase, are supported by a ram’s head. Numerous palmettes and friezes adorn the whole. Resting on a molded marble circular base. Biography Ferdinand Levillain (Paris, 1837-1905) studied under the sculptor Jouffroy (1806-1882), before making his debut in 1861 at the French Artists Salon where he continued to exhibit until 1903. At the 1867 Universal Exhibition in Paris, he was praised for a Neo-Greek style bronze cup he made for the firm Blot and Drouard. He was not to become really famous, however, until 1871 thanks to his association with the great bronze founder Ferdinand Barbedienne, who began to exhibit Neo-Greek style lamps...

A unique and beautiful faience jug attributed to French ceramicist Emile Tessier. One of a series in our inventory, this vase not only has a beautiful form, but it features hand-scu...

A unique and beautiful faience jug attributed to French ceramicist Emile Tessier. One of a series in our inventory, this vase not only has a beautiful form, but it features hand-scu...

A unique and beautiful faience jug attributed to French ceramicist Emile Tessier. One of a series in our inventory, this vase not only has a beautiful form, but it features hand-scu...