This small Art Nouveau-style majolica vase has big personality in a petite size. The glossy brown body is decorated with raised pink flowers, green leaves and handles, blue accents, and a soft aqua interior.
It has that old-world floral look collectors love: decorative, colorful, and just a little extra in the best way.
Details
∙ Item type: Decorative vase
∙ Style: Art Nouveau / majolica / barbotine style
∙ Estimated era: Late 19th to early 20th century style; likely circa 1900 if accurately identified
∙ Origin: France, based on provided identification
∙ Material: Glazed majolica earthenware with raised floral decoration
∙ Color: Amber brown body with pink flowers, green handles/leaves, blue accents, and aqua interior
∙ Measurements: 6 inches tall; approx. 1.5 inches across rim; base approx. 1.5 x 1.5 inches
∙ Design features: Raised pink floral rim, double handles, glossy glaze, sculpted leaf and vine accents
Suggested use: Shelf display, small floral accent, curio cabinet piece, cottage decor, Art Nouveau collection, gift for pottery lovers
Condition Grade: Good
Notes:
Glossy, colorful, and displayable with strong raised floral detail. Photos show age-related surface wear, glaze variation, small marks, and light wear around the base/feet. No major crack or large chip is visible from the provided photos, but please review all images closely. See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
∙ Near Fine — minimal wear; clean.
∙ Very Good — light wear; clean; minor flaws.
∙ Good — noticeable wear.
∙ Fair — heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Collector’s Notes
Barbotine is a slip-decorating method where liquid clay is applied in raised relief, often used for naturalistic flowers, leaves, and fruit motifs. French majolica and barbotine pieces were especially popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with Art Nouveau designs favoring flowing lines, florals, and sculptural decoration.
A sweet little floral vase with enough Art Nouveau drama to make a bookshelf feel like it has opinions.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
