{"product_id":"draft-september-25-antique-french-faince-barbotine-vase","title":"Antique French Barbotine Figural Jardinère","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite Antique French Barbotine Figural Jardinère is a stunning find at market. Showcasing the masterful gros relief work of Impressionist painter and ceramicist Edouard Gilles, this colorful clog-shaped container dates to the 1870s, during the short years Gilles operated a Paris atelier. O\u003cspan class=\"_dda3618c\"\u003ene of only a few studios of that period known for creating very fine large relief decorative barbotine, pieces from Gilles’ workshop are considered rare. His effusive style produced h\u003c\/span\u003eighly textured, three-dimensional applied florals, often hand-crafted by the master himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_dda3618c\"\u003eThe artisanship required to finish one realistic flower, let alone a complete sculpture, was extremely involved and arduous to complete. Each painstaking step was executed by hand. First, Kaolin clay was manipulated to a paper thin fineness, then formed into distinct flowers, colored, applied to the vessel, glazed and fired. Due to the delicate nature of the applied clay, months of work could be ruined during the harsh firing process. This natural attrition combined with the fragility of the relief decoration, result in very few pieces from this highly collectible period of production remaining intact today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_dda3618c\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet against a dramatic black ground, the jewel-tones, pastel flowers, and earthy green leaves create a striking contrast to the fresh interior, glazed in a soft French blue. Understamped with the atelier's E.G. mark, this stunning vessel typifies the highly sought work of Gilles. Blending interpretive expression with organic forms, Gilles brought nature to life through his deeply sculpted and vividly imagined works of art. Most recognized today for his textural depictions of natural motifs, this dramatic bouquet demonstrates the passion of his artistry at the height of his production skill. Sure to remain crisp and fresh for generations to come, we are confident this elegant shoe will be just the right fit for your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrictly one of a kind and subject to prior sale. In very good antique condition with discreet areas of paint loss as seen in the alternate images. 10.625\"L x 5\"W x 5.125\"H.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"P.O.S.H.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44528758456433,"sku":"656547","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0165\/2136\/files\/AntiqueFrenchVase-1.jpg?v=1789595534","url":"https:\/\/poshchicago.com\/products\/draft-september-25-antique-french-faince-barbotine-vase","provider":"P.O.S.H.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}