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Late 19th Century Gustave Asch Blue Ceramic Vases

$4,190.89per set
£3,097.99per set
€3,500per set
CA$5,699.90per set
A$6,386.70per set
CHF 3,324.52per set
MX$78,131.51per set
NOK 42,198.66per set
SEK 39,856.13per set
DKK 26,650.78per set
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Large porcelain vases crafted by Gustave Asch in the late 19th century. Each vase is highlighted with cascading chestnut leaves and chestnuts in their bugs painted in gold on dark blue called Bleu de Tours background. The handles are entirely gilded. Marked in gold underneath with a small axe for Gustave Asch and France (partially erased). circa 1900 Dim: W 8.7 in - D 8.7in - H 23.8in. Dim: L 22cm, P 22cm, H 60.5cm. Literature Frédéric Gustave Asch (1856-1911) was a French ceramist working in Sainte Radegonde, near Tours. In 1890, he deposited his famous mark featuring an ax. Gustave Asch was well-known especially for his Bleu de Tours - a dark blue enamel close to the Sevres blue, as well as his Empire green. Bibliography Bernard RICHARD, Frédéric Gustave Asch (1856-1911) : son parcours de décorateur et de céramiste, in Les Dossiers de la Faience fine, n°34, juillet 2011.
  • Creator:
    Gustave Asch (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.82 in (60.5 cm)Diameter: 8.67 in (22 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In overall very good condition, a vase with a very small chip on the base. The gilding is in very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 27151stDibs: LU2065317155332

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