Late 19th Century Blue Ceramic Vases from Gustave Asch, Set of 2

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Large porcelain vases crafted by gustave asch in the late 19th century. Each vase is highlighted with cascading chestnut leaves … Read more Large porcelain vases crafted by gustave asch in the late 19th century. Each vase is highlighted with cascading chestnut leaves and chestnuts in their bugs painted in gold on dark blue called bleu de tours background. The handles are entirely gilded. Marked in gold underneath with a small axe for gustave asch and france (partially erased). Circa 1900 dim: w 8.7 in - d 8.7in - h 23.8in. Dim: l 22cm, p 22cm, h 60.5cm. Literature frédéric gustave asch (1856-1911) was a french ceramist working in sainte radegonde, near tours. In 1890, he deposited his famous mark featuring an ax. Gustave asch was well-known especially for his bleu de tours - a dark blue enamel close to the sevres blue, as well as his empire green. Bibliography bernard richard, frédéric gustave asch (1856-1911) : son parcours de décorateur et de céramiste, in les dossiers de la faïence fine, n°34, juillet 2011. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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