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Pair of earthenware vases signed Keller & Guérin, late 19th - early 20th century
Superb pair of glazed earthenware vases, made by the Keller & Guérin factory in Lunéville, circa 1880-1900. These vases feature rich Japanese decoration, characteristic of the Art Nouveau and Japonism craze in Europe at the end of the 19th century.
The decoration is composed of stylized foliage and flowers, in warm shades of brown and ochre, applied to a glossy background. This type of ornamentation, inspired by Japanese prints and oriental ceramics, testifies to the great refinement of the manufactory's production at the time.
Under the base, a Japanese signature is visible, confirming the Asian influence in the design of these pieces. The Lunéville manufactory, run by Keller & Guérin, was renowned for its elegant shapes and innovative designs, influenced by European and Asian artistic trends.
This pair of vases is a fine example of Keller & Guérin's skill in blending European traditions with exotic inspirations, in keeping with the decorative trends of the time.
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