Gu Théodore Deck vase, glazed earthenware, chinoiserie, oriental dragon, 19th century
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Gu-shaped vase by Théodore Deck* in glazed earthenware with oriental-Asian inspired decoration, with chinoiserie-type motifs (stylized friezes among clouds or waves), with applied dragons, from around 1860-1880, 19th century.
This vase is in good condition, superb quality. Signed GB on the base, an identical vase by Théodore Deck has already been auctioned in 2025.
Please note: original leak at the neck, slight wear from time, see photos.
At 18, he entered as an apprentice with Master Hügelin, where he learned the techniques of inlaying colored pastes and spent his free time creating new clay models. In 1840, upon the death of his father, he and his brother took over the family silk dyeing business, which was a failure. In 1958, the Deck brothers opened their ceramics workshop. In 1861, Théodore Deck exhibited his works for the first time; these were inlay pieces, pieces covered with enamel, and pieces in the style of Iznick ceramics. Deck's reputation was launched. In 1864, he succeeded in presenting pieces covered with transparent, non-crackled enamels; this technique allowed him to create figures, birds, and flowers under a turquoise, green, yellow, or manganese glaze. Throughout his career, he trained several renowned ceramists, such as Edmond Lachena and Félix Bracquemond. He also worked with many painters such as Eugène Glück and Émile-Auguste Reiber.
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