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Théodore Deck (1823-1891), Pair of Blue Deck and Eggplant Enameled Vases c.1875

$10,659.35per set
£7,961.56per set
€9,000per set
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CHF 8,548.18per set
MX$200,393.59per set
NOK 109,229.49per set
SEK 103,578.49per set
DKK 68,515.26per set
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Théodore Deck (1823-1891) Pair of Blue Deck and Eggplant Enameled Vases Rarissima pair of polylobed shape enameled faïence vases Very avant-garde and modern design of alternating Blue Deck and rare purple eggplant (Aubergine) stripes Both signed TH.DECK under the base Circa 1875 For similar colored pieces referred to Théodore Deck, The Peter Marino Collection, Edition Phaidon, 2019 and Théodore Deck Museum in Guebwiller, France. Renowned ceramist, Théodore Deck, born in Guebwiller in 1823, apprenticed in Strasbourg in the Hügelin pottery. After an initiatory stay throughout Europe, he arrived in Paris in 1847. It was in 1861 that he made his first public appearance at the Salon des Arts et de l'Industrie in Paris, where he won a silver medal for his exhibited works. Recognized since that time, Deck is deeply influenced by the artistic trend of the moment: Orientalism. He then uses with great precision the Oriental naturalistic motifs. Emile Reiber (1826-1893), who worked at Christofle as chief draughtsman, also made sketches for Deck. His fame won by long works is imposed at the Universal Exhibitions in which he participates: in Vienna in 1873, where he leaves all his rivals behind; in Paris in 1878, where he obtains the grand prize for portraits with a gold background. The "Gazette des Beaux-Arts" (Paris, 1874, Vol. XXXV, p. 310) reported that "Mr Deck, the master of the masters, is the purest glory of French ceramics." His life is a succession of achievements whose goal is to improve the technology of earthenware. Thus it improves the rendering of colors, among which is a novelty, a turquoise blue commonly called «Deck Blue». Theodore Deck is talented and knows it. However he does not keep his art to himself, he shares it with other artists and launches young talents without fortune. It illustrates the revival of ceramic art in the second half of the 19th century. All his methods are made public and disseminated in a book on earthenware. His recognized genius, promoted to the rank of Officer of the Legion of Honor, he was appointed in 1887 administrator of the manufacture of Sèvres.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Faience,Enameled
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1875
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very nice quality of enamel and perfect conditions, just a tiny lack of enamel as shown on picture.
  • Seller Location:
    Saint-Ouen, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2612343821012

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