{"product_id":"french-art-deco-pierrefonds-double-handled-drip-glaze-vase-1930s","title":"French Art Deco Pierrefonds Double-Handled Drip-Glaze Vase, 1930s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside is signed and numbered, bearing the Pierrefonds workshop mark and model number 477, confirming its authenticity and period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Faïencerie de Pierrefonds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 7.68 in (19.5 cm); depth: 5.91 in (15 cm); height: 10.63 in (27 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.44 lb (1.56 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eS\u003cstrong\u003ehipping \u0026amp; Insurance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item will be carefully packed and shipped fully insured.\u003cbr\u003eShipping costs and any applicable import duties or taxes are calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Lune Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56465685381451,"sku":"CA0061","price":1230.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/9645\/9595\/files\/IMG_4830.jpg?v=1770220904","url":"https:\/\/maisonlunecollection.com\/products\/french-art-deco-pierrefonds-double-handled-drip-glaze-vase-1930s","provider":"Maison Lune Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}