Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland - L. - Vase - 0.10/3 - Faience. - Rare PZH Gouda vase

For sale is an exceptionally large, flawless and rare masterpiece of Dutch Art Nouveau ceramics from the renowned manufacturer N.V. Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland (PZH) in Gouda. This stately double-handled vase bears the famous early decoration "Damascus III," characterized by its intricate hand-painted floral motifs (stylized fleur-de-lys) in an elegant combination of deep blues, greens, and ochre.

Special features & markings:
The vase is on the base fully and period-typically hand-signed and documented:
Model number: 0.10 / 3
Decoration name: Damascus / Holland
Internal code: G 010 / 3
Painter's monogram: "L." of the executing artist.

With a substantial height of 37 cm and a width of 30 cm, this model belongs to the rare large-format editions of the manufactory, which are far less commonly found on the market than the usual smaller variants.

Condition:
The vase is in perfect and pristine condition. There are no cracks (no hairline cracks in the clay), no chips, no dents, and no professional restorations.