Similar to: Bernard Palissy (Artist)
Dimensions: Height: 24.81 in (63 cm)Width: 16.54 in (42 cm) Depth: 12.6 in (32 cm)
Style: Renaissance Revival (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques: Maiolica
Place of Origin: France
Period: 1880-1889
Date of Manufacture: 1880
Condition: Good Wear consistent with age and use.
DECORATIVE OBJECTS, Vases
Large 19th century French Majolica Renaissance Palissy Vase
5.200,00 €
Rare and large Palissy majolica vase, France, circa 1880.
All hand painted in typical Palissy colours. Made on a circular base, the baluster vase with a marbled brown background rests. The neck and foot feature motifs inspired by classical antiquity with acanthus leaves, foliate spirals between concave pods. From the upper attachment of the two handles, in the shape of a highly stylized branch, leafy laurel sprigs with white berries in relief branch out. All hand painted in typical Palissy colours.
Bernard Palissy (c. 1501-1590) was an acclaimed French ceramicist, best known for his “rustic wares”. After his death, his ceramic style was replicated by a school of imitators and became extremely popular throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Due to the light and fragile nature of the grip, surviving Palissy pieces are few and far between.
Really excellent condition despite its age, some chips on the edge of the base.
