Object Description
A Renaissance Style Faïence Coupe in The manner of Gien.
This faïence coupe is of inverted bell shape with Renaissance style decoration of strapwork, mythical beasts, trophies and armorial panels, on a black ground with crimson panels. The flaring rim of the vase is banded in gilt and the base is mounted with a gilt guilloche running pattern border, terminating in an acorn knop. The vase is raised on three scrolling anthemion supports put down on a stepped triangular concave base with reeded and enamel decoration.
The Renaissance style decoration of the vase is in the manner of the Gien Faïence factory.
France, Early 20th Century.