Gustave De Bruyn Lille Fives - Sculpture, Vase - 14 cm - Bronze - 1900

Gustave De Bruyn – Art Nouveau vase signed – high-relief floral decoration – 14 cm

Charming decorative Art Nouveau vase attributed to Gustave De Bruyn, the well-known manufacturer established in Fives-Lille, in northern France.

With a height of 14 cm, this vase features an elegant, slender silhouette, consisting of a generously swelling body, a cylindrical neck ending in a slightly flared opening, and two small openwork side handles.

The lower part is adorned with a stylized vegetal relief, combining broad floral shapes, sinuous curves, and textured surfaces, characteristic of the Art Nouveau taste.
The exterior finish presents rich tones of bronze, copper, and antique gold, enhanced by a dark patina and a few traces of verdigris oxidation. The interior contrasts with the exterior by its deep cobalt blue color.

The base bears a signature or mark in relief, visible in the photographs.
Specifications
- Attributed manufacture: Gustave De Bruyn, Fives-Lille, France
- Style: Art Nouveau
- Presumed period: late 19th or early 20th century
- Height: 14 cm
- Decoration: stylized floral relief motifs
- Colors: golden bronze, patinated brown, and cobalt blue
- Signature: recessed mark under the base

Condition
Old-age condition with a noticeable patina, rubbing, wear marks, and color variations across the surface.
The interior blue shows marks and cracks or scratches visible. No restoration can be ruled out without physical examination.

A small decorative piece, appealing for its Art Nouveau silhouette, its floral relief, and the contrast between the exterior patina and the deep blue interior.

The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow precise assessment of the object's condition.