Gien Faience Vases.
SKU: NUM99123974
An impressive and grand pair of 19th century French Gien Faience vases of waisted form, decorated in renaissance revival maiolica style with scrolling foliage and grotesque mythological creatures.
Description
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An impressive and grand pair of 19th century French Gien Faience vases of waisted form, decorated in renaissance revival maiolica style with scrolling foliage and grotesque mythological creatures. Topped with gilt metal mounts and rococo scrolling handles.
The base is stamped with the black printed three towers Gien mark and stamped numbers to base.
This impressive pair of Faience vases will look stunning as a decorative statement piece.
Dates from the second half of 19th century. c1871 - 1875.
Height: 33cm.
Condition: Beautiful vases with signs of use. One vase is in very good condition with no damage. The other vase has 2 small chips to rim and the colour is a slightly different shade than the other which would indicate that it has had some restoration in the past. Please see pictures.
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SKU: NUM99123974