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Pair of Sarreguemines earthenware vases with Italian Renaissance-inspired decoration, late 19th century
Superb pair of large vases signed underneath in cursive letters "sarreguemines" underglaze but also intaglio in the clay
Flared scroll shape at the neck
Decoration inspired by Urbino and Faenza earthenware
Rich polychromy and profusion of decorations with masks, cornucopias, all within a multi-lobed shield
On the base and around the neck there are leafy garlands and flower baskets
Borders with twisted friezes and arabesques on a yellow ochre background
Base with celadon-colored ovals
Very good overall condition
One vase has a minor 3 mm restoration on the rim of the neck
H: 35.5 cm
Diameter at the neck: 17.5 cm
Diameter at base: 13 cm
Ref: EG9HZ5DFSY