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Pair of "Paniers de Crabes" Majolica Vases, France, circa 1900

$8,062.34per set
£6,003.48per set
€6,800per set
CA$11,078.10per set
A$12,398.48per set
CHF 6,471.05per set
MX$151,197.52per set
NOK 82,820.67per set
SEK 78,400.37per set
DKK 51,762.45per set
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About the Item

Enchanting and amusing pair of pleasingly rotund Barbotine vases, representing crabs forming a ring around woven baskets. The inspiration is taken from the French expression "un panier de crabes", the English translation of which is something like "a nest of vipers".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Diameter: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Isle Sur La Sorgue, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU937710703163

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