A rare and elegant French Art Deco stoneware vase produced by the Pierrefonds ceramic manufacture (active 1903–1986). Dating to the 1930s, this sculptural piece features an uncommon double-handled form with integrated pouring spouts on both sides. The vase is finished in a rich turquoise-green drip glaze with organic tonal variations ranging from teal to moss green, characteristic of early Pierrefonds production.
The underside is signed and numbered, bearing the Pierrefonds workshop mark and model number 477, confirming its authenticity and period.
About Faïencerie de Pierrefonds
Founded in 1903–1904 in the scenic town of Pierrefonds, the Faïencerie de Pierrefonds — originally known as Faïencerie Héraldique — began under the leadership of Count Olivier Hallez d’Arros. Early on the manufactory attracted artistic talent, and in 1912 ceramist and sculptor Émile Bouillon brought a new creative direction to the workshop. Pierrefonds became known for its richly glazed stoneware (grès) featuring spectacular crystalline and artful enamel effects, evolving through Art Nouveau into refined early 20th-century decorative styles. Many pieces bear distinctive marks such as a helmeted knight between the letters F and H, referring to the company’s original name, Faïencerie Héraldique. Produced in modest numbers with a strong artistic identity, Pierrefonds ceramics are prized today for their expressive glazes, sculptural forms, and their place within France’s decorative arts heritage.
Condition
Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Minor variations and surface nuances in the glaze are inherent to handcrafted ceramics and consistent with age.
Approx. dimensions
Width: 7.68 in (19.5 cm); depth: 5.91 in (15 cm); height: 10.63 in (27 cm)
Approx. weight
3.44 lb (1.56 kg)
Shipping & Insurance
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