Baluster vase - Majolica - Art Nouveau

Large animalier vase in slip-decor pottery (barbotine) Art Nouveau, Pedestal with 3 owls & vine relief, circa 1900

Description
Imposing monumental vase in barbotine from the Art Nouveau period (1890-1910).
A highly decorative and sculptural piece, characterized by a tripod pedestal footing depicting three elongated owls standing against a caryatid support, resting on a base ornamented with oak leaves and acorns in high relief.
The stout baluster body of the vase is beautifully decorated with vine tendrils, leaves and generously sculpted grape clusters.
The whole benefits from flambé glazes in light shades of ochre, green, brown and blue, with a beautiful natural crazing of the glaze.

Characteristics :
• Style / Era : Art Nouveau / Majolica late 19th century – early 20th century
• Typology : Pedestal vase / Sculptural vase
• Technique : Barbotine / moulded earthenware with high-relief decorations and flambé glazes
• Height : 40.5 cm
• Diameter / Max width : 17 cm
• Weight : 2.65 kg
• Marks : Not signed (typical of barbotine productions of this era)

Condition:
The piece retains a superb visual presence and a very nice glaze shine.
In full transparency, it shows signs of use and the following flaws (visible in the last 3 photos).
• Upper neck: crack/repaired break running through a leaf at the collar.
• Base: Chips / glaze skips at the tip of two oak leaves on the base.
• No heavy restoration or repainting.