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French Fives-Lille De Bruyn Purple Trumpet Vine Posy Vases, circa 1890, a Pair

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From the French faiencerie Five-Lille de Bruyn, a pair of Art Nouveau floral form posy vases, circa 1890. The majolica glazed barbotine vases are modeled as a blooming trumpet vine flower. The body of the vase is a yellow and purple flower opening to hold a fresh cut posy bouquet. The vase has a footing of green leaves with a twining, tightly closed bud. Delicately molded, brightly glazed, the pair are superb. Showing the mark of Gustave de Bruyn, Fives Lille. Gustave de Bruyn moved from Belgium to Fives-Lille in Northern France in 1864, where he began to produce barbotine pitchers, planters, and vases. In 1889 De Bruyn was awarded a medal at the Universal Exhibition in Paris. The vases are hand molded and vary slightly in size: 6.75 in. Height x 5.25 in. Diameter 6.25 in. Height x 5.75 in. Diameter. Incredible antique conditions.
  • Creator:
    Fives-Lille (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Diameter: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Aesthetic Movement (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Incredible antique condition - gorgeous color.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1758233533462
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