G. Mortreux - Vase - Ceramic
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Impressive monumental majolica vase, 108 cm high with a bronze base, richly decorated in cobalt-blue glaze with gilt elements, by G. Mortreux of Paris, dating ca. 1880–1900, featuring a high-relief female figure holding a cornucopia; good condition with minor age-related wear and bronze patina.
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Impressive monumental majolica vase with a finely modelled female figure in high relief, richly decorated with a deep cobalt-blue glaze and gilt ornamental elements. The front features a sculptural depiction of a young woman holding a cornucopia.
Hand-painted gilt signature “G. Mortreux Fᵀ Paris” on the body confirms its Parisian origin and links the piece to late 19th-century Parisian art workshops known for luxurious decorative majolica.
The vase is mounted on its original solid bronze base, not spelter or cast iron — a significant quality indicator. This combination of a large sculptural majolica body and a bronze stand is rare and highly collectible.
Period:
circa 1880–1900
Material:
Majolica (glazed ceramic), gilding, bronze base
Dimensions:
Height: 108 cm
Width / Depth: 45 × 45 cm
Condition:
Good condition for its age. No major cracks or structural damage. Minor age-related wear to the glaze and patina on the bronze base (please see photos). The piece is stable and solid.
Provenance:
Private collection, Slovakia.
Notes:
A rare and highly decorative Parisian majolica piece of impressive scale. Suitable for collectors of 19th-century decorative arts, French majolica, and sculptural ceramics.
Impressive monumental majolica vase with a finely modelled female figure in high relief, richly decorated with a deep cobalt-blue glaze and gilt ornamental elements. The front features a sculptural depiction of a young woman holding a cornucopia.
Hand-painted gilt signature “G. Mortreux Fᵀ Paris” on the body confirms its Parisian origin and links the piece to late 19th-century Parisian art workshops known for luxurious decorative majolica.
The vase is mounted on its original solid bronze base, not spelter or cast iron — a significant quality indicator. This combination of a large sculptural majolica body and a bronze stand is rare and highly collectible.
Period:
circa 1880–1900
Material:
Majolica (glazed ceramic), gilding, bronze base
Dimensions:
Height: 108 cm
Width / Depth: 45 × 45 cm
Condition:
Good condition for its age. No major cracks or structural damage. Minor age-related wear to the glaze and patina on the bronze base (please see photos). The piece is stable and solid.
Provenance:
Private collection, Slovakia.
Notes:
A rare and highly decorative Parisian majolica piece of impressive scale. Suitable for collectors of 19th-century decorative arts, French majolica, and sculptural ceramics.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Jugendstil
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
France
Material
Ceramic
Style
Art Nouveau
Manufacturer/ Brand
G. Mortreux
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
108 cm
Width
45 cm
Depth
45 cm
Diameter
40 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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