1950s Camille Faure for Limoges Polychrome Enameled Vase - 11" - Signed

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️ About the Brand — C. Fauré Limoges
Camille Fauré (1872–1956) was one of France’s foremost enamel artists, working in … Read more ️ About the Brand — C. Fauré Limoges
Camille Fauré (1872–1956) was one of France’s foremost enamel artists, working in the famed porcelain city of Limoges, known worldwide for its refined enameling traditions. His studio gained prominence in the early 20th century, particularly during the Art Deco period, for richly colored vases and decorative objects that blended painterly design with technical mastery. Fauré’s works often feature layered enamels over copper, creating luminous depth and complex color gradients that became a signature of Limoges artistry. Today, pieces signed “C. Fauré Limoges” are highly prized among collectors for their exceptional craftsmanship and for embodying the transition between Art Nouveau and Art Deco aesthetics.

About This Vase
This striking C. Fauré Limoges enamel vase showcases a raised leaf motif in autumnal hues, with warm tones of amber, rust, and green layered over a soft pink and rose ground. The surface reveals Fauré’s hallmark textured enameling technique, where molten enamel is built up to create dimensional foliage that catches the light with subtle iridescence. Its elegant ovoid form and painterly composition evoke the natural world with both realism and abstraction—a balance typical of Fauré’s mid-century studio works. Signed clearly “C. Fauré Limoges” at the base, this piece reflects both the artistry and technical precision that make Fauré’s enamel vases enduring treasures of French decorative art. See less