Longwy (France, Est. 1798)
Art Deco ‘Ceramic Cloisonné’ Vase, c. 1930
enamel glazed pottery
7” high x 4” diameter
Notes: Art Deco ‘Ceramic Cloisonné’ faience vase made by Longwy (France, Est 1798), c. 1930. The octagonal gourd form vase is decorated with bands of stylized florets, triangles, diamonds and horizontal panels in lapis lazuli blue, turquoise blue, bright yellow, black and intentionally craquelured white.
This vase is pictured (Fig. 409) in the book Les émaux à Longwy by Philippe Olland, 2009.
Markings: [c. 1890-1948 Longwy Armorial Backstamp] / [Made in France] [A8] / [D5404]
Condition: Vintage, Excellent
For Accuracy: a vintage vase it may show expected light signs of age. The ‘craze’ is from firing and an important feature in the desired effect Longwy hoped to achieve with this style glaze – it is intentional and not damage.
Reference:
Les Emaux a Longwy. Olland, Philippe. Faton. 2009.
