Museum Quality Antique French Impressionist Fontainebleau LeFront Rety Poppy Majolica Vase

Pottery : Antique : Majolica : French

 

Oh my, what an exquisite treat this one is! And it’s one of a pair, so be sure to see my item #RL080816 for its mate. This exceptional piece of French impressionist majolica features a stunning, naturalistic cluster of poppies in shades of pink, carmine, lilac, blue, lavender, and white—all on a mottled gray background that shades from dove gray at the bottom to deep charcoal at the top. It stands 12 ¼” tall and 5 ½” in diameter at its rounded lower third of the body, and 6 ½” wide x 3 ¾” deep at the top. It is signed by the artist, Rety, at the lower right side. Rety was an artist that went to work for the renowned French artist, Theodor LeFront at Fontainebleau. LeFront founded his workshop in 1872 and continued until 1888. He received ten gold medals for his designs at the various French expositions of his time. This vase is in superb condition with no chips, cracks, hairlines, repairs, etc. It is truly of museum quality. Shipping weight: 6 lb. 4 oz. (Location: FD)

MEMBER: Majolica International Society

Item ID: RL080817