Gustave De Bruyn (1838-1916) - Fives-Lille - Paire de vases identiques du 19ème en parfait état - Double handled vase (2) - Pair of Art Nouveau vases in barbotine/faience/enamel - Gustave De Bruyn (Fives-Lille), circa - Earthenware, Barbotine - Rare Models 4567

Superb, elegant and very rare identical pair of Art Nouveau double-handled vases from the 19th century, made of fine glazed earthenware, known as polychrome slip decoration (barbotine).

These pieces are the work of the famous Fives-Lille factory, founded by the artist and ceramicist Gustave De Bruyn (1838-1916). The reverse of each base bears the distinctive maker’s stamp: the entwined “DB” monogram on an anchor, accompanied by the model number of the form 4567.

Stylistic and decorative characteristics:

• Shape & Design: Slender Art Nouveau silhouette, characterized by a subtly wavy, moving upper rim that evokes the petals of a blooming flower. Two large, openwork, sinuous side handles give lightness and perfect harmony to the lines.
• Decoration:
- On the front face, a large lotus blossom in high relief, polychrome (pink and yellow) with its aquatic floral bud.
- On the back face, a 100% vegetal decoration consisting of large wild grape leaves in relief and in relief, enhanced by a young closed leaf bud.
• Colors & Glaze: Stunning gradient of glazes characteristic of the period. The neck features a powdery pink that slides to pastel yellow-green on the body, finishing with a flared, tripod base in deep turquoise/duck-blue blue-green and brilliant gloss.

With their pastel tones and superb floral relief, these 19th-century vases, identical and in perfect condition, will add a touch of authenticity and poetry to both a contemporary/minimalist interior and a room with classic charm. Photos 6 and 7 will help you imagine them in a room.

This is a rare identical pair from a wonderful now-defunct manufacturer that has retained an incredible state and shine since the 19th century!

Detailed description:

- Item: Rare pair of double-handled vases.

- Manufacturer: Fives-Lille (closed since 1962), founded by the artist and ceramicist Gustave De Bruyn (1838-1916).

- Artist: Gustave De Bruyn (1838-1916)

- Era: 19th - 20th century

- Style: Art Nouveau

- Country of origin: France

- Precise dimensions:
• Height: 28 cm
• Neck diameter: 9 x 9 cm
• Width (between handles): 12 cm
• Maximum girth width of the body: 9 cm

- Weight: 0.900 kg for one vase, i.e., 1.8 kg for the pair

- Style: Art Nouveau

- Material: Ceramic, earthenware, barbotine, enamel

- Period: Around 1900.

- Signature/Mark: Both vases are relief-signed beneath the base (Anchor DB + Number 4567 which is the model number).
The initials “DB” stand for Gustave de Bruyne and are associated with an anchor, a signature from the 19th century that authenticates the provenance of these superb and rare vases created by the Five-Lille manufacture.
Two small black marks are also inscribed under each vase, corresponding to the signature or workshop mark of the painter-decorator (sometimes called the marker or colorist) who decorated these pieces by hand.

- Condition: Excellent condition, no chips, no cracks, superb and rare state of preservation for pieces of this age. The enamels have retained their freshness and original brilliance. The bases retain their old felt protectors. (see the numerous photos)

- Shipping:
Carefully and securely packed (new double boxes, new thick bubble wrap).
Signed-for delivery with tracking number.

The price of our shipments includes insurance, packing, pickup, signature upon delivery, and is determined based on the package weight, object value, and destination.

- WITHIN the EU: Shipping via Colissimo-La Poste within the European Union. Other carriers possible on request (any extra costs, if any, will be at the buyer’s expense)

- OUTSIDE the EU: Shipping only by Colissimo/La Poste outside the European Union; however, if you wish to use another carrier outside the EU, this is possible but will require a new calculation and may incur a significant additional cost depending on the package characteristics, the item, and the country, which will be borne by the buyer.

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