Pair of 19th Century French Vallauris Enamel Vases Signed Delphin Massier

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Decorate a mantel, console, or entry with this elegant pair of antique enamel vases crafted in Vallauris, France circa 1890. … Read more Decorate a mantel, console, or entry with this elegant pair of antique enamel vases crafted in Vallauris, France circa 1890. Each tall vessel features a refined baluster form with a flared neck and wide circular base, showcasing the delicate proportions typical of Massier production.
The vases are beautifully hand painted with continuous landscape scenes in warm sepia tones, depicting coastal views with sailboats, rocky shores, and windswept trees reminiscent of the French Riviera. The softly blended enamel decoration creates a luminous, atmospheric effect, enhanced by the subtle matte ground. Each piece is signed within the decor “Narbon d’Honoré,” and further marked underneath “Delphin Massier, Vallauris,” confirming their origin from the celebrated Massier workshop.
The antique pair is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, with rich, harmonious tones in the beige and golden palette. Graceful and decorative, they work beautifully as a matched pair on a mantel, flanking a mirror, or adding height to a vignette in a living room or study.
Delphin Massier was part of the renowned Massier family of ceramicists in Vallauris, known for advancing French faience and enamel techniques in the late 19th century, bridging traditional Majolica with the emerging Art Nouveau aesthetic.
Dimensions: 6.25" Diameter x 15"H See less