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Pair of antique Austrian majolica vases from 1885, signed Gerbing & Stephan
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ProfessionalMETZ, FranceOn Whoppah since October 2023 • 5 sales
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An exceptional pair of polychrome majolica baluster vases, signed Gerbing & Stephan of Bodenbach, Austria, 1885.
The Gerbing & Stephan firm is renowned for its 19th-century historicist majolica, with particularly refined decoration.
Each vase has an elegant ovoid shape resting on a molded foot with scrolls.
The bodies are decorated, within large oval reserves, with a polychrome design on both sides of the vases, depicting songbirds perched amidst a naturalistic floral interlacing, rendered with remarkable finesse.
The shoulders are framed by richly carved rocaille finials representing dragons.
The flared necks have a flowing silhouette inspired by Renaissance and Neo-Baroque styles. The ensemble is enhanced by abundant geometric and vegetal ornamentation in low relief, highlighted with shades of gold, cobalt blue, olive green, and ivory.
Both are in very good condition. No cracks, no restoration. Glossy enamel and fresh colors. Only one of the vases has a small, minor chip; see last photo.
Height 35.5 cm
Width 20 cm
Depth 15.5 cm
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ConditionVery goodColorsMulti ColorMaterialCeramicNumber of items2Height36 cmWidth20 cmDepth16 cm
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ProfessionalMETZ, FranceOn Whoppah since October 2023 • 5 sales