This is a beautiful vase made in France by Antoine Gustave De Bruyn in Lille during the 19th century. It is a beautiful example of the organic nature and floral lines loved by the Victorian era. With pale leaves set off by the dark green of the background.
The vase itself was produced around the 1880s period. The Impressionist style was very popular in France at that time.
It is in good condition with small signs of use commensurate with age. There is crazing present although difficult to see over the dark green. There is a little area of some tiny white points on one side. Please look closely at all photos, especially the last two for the points.
History: "De Bruyn Fives Lille" or the "Majolica of Fives-Lille" - The faïencerie of Fives-Lille opened its doors in 1864, headed by Mr Antoine Gustave DE BRUYN. The end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th they produced colourful barbotine carafes. These carafes represented personages, popular stories, and floral styles. The faïencerie employed around 400 workers during this period. The First World War and the death of Antoine Gustave De Bruyn resulted in a decline of the factory in 1916. It regained a short lived popularity again in 1925. The enterprise was sold after the Second World War and closed its doors definitively in 1962.
Height: 32cm/12.6 inches Diameter at widest: 15cm/5.9 inches
