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Antique Gien French Faience Vase
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Antique Gien French Faience Vase

19th century
Description

A good example of a stylish French Faience vase by Gien, dating from the late 19th Century. It is classically decorated in the Cantagalli style using a palette of rich ochre and blue on a cream ground. It is stamped with the Gien mark to the underside.

It is in good condition for its age and the colours are bright and vibrant. There are some light surface marks but no chips or major damages and the vase displays well.

Approximate Dimensions :

Height : 8” (20cm)

Width : 5” (13cm)

Base Diameter : 3 1/2” (9cm)

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £8

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Gien Faience Vase to the 1890s.

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SA1239569
Description
A good example of a stylish French Faience vase by Gien, dating from the late 19th Century.
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It is classically decorated in the Cantagalli style using a palette of rich ochre and blue on a cream ground.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

It is stamped with the Gien mark to the underside.

fig 1. An antique Gien French faience ceramic vase decorated with hand-painted Renaissance grotesque motifs on a white glazed earthenware background.
fig 1. Antique Gien French Faience Vase

It is in good condition for its age and the colours are bright and vibrant. There are some light surface marks but no chips or major damages and the vase displays well.

Approximate Dimensions :

Height : 8” (20cm)

Width : 5” (13cm)

Base Diameter : 3 1/2” (9cm)

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £8

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Gien Faience Vase to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239569
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I An antique Gien French faience ceramic vase decorated with hand-painted Renaissance grotesque motifs on a white glazed earthenware background.

Antique Gien French Faience Vase

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An antique Gien French faience ceramic vase decorated with hand-painted Renaissance grotesque motifs on a white glazed earthenware background.
Antique Gien French Faience Vase
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An antique Gien French faience ceramic vase decorated with hand-painted Renaissance grotesque motifs on a white glazed earthenware background.
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  • ObjectVases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Renaissance Revival
  • MaterialEarthenware, Tin Glaze
  • ColourWhite and Blue
  • MotifsGrotesque scrollwork, Caryatid figure, Pedestal foot, Geometric border
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 13 cm (5 in)

This French Renaissance Revival earthenware vase dates from 1890 and stands 20 cm high and 13 cm wide. The piece exhibits a white tin glaze finish with hand-painted polychrome decoration in shades of blue, ochre, yellow, and green. The design incorporates grotesque scrollwork motifs, a central caryatid figure, birds, masks, and geometric borders around the rim and pedestal foot. The ceramic body shows light surface marks consistent with age, alongside bright and vibrant colours. Suitable for display on a sideboard top, the vase functions as a decorative accent in a traditional interior. It works well styled independently or paired with dried botanical stems in a living room, dining room, or entrance hall. The sturdy pedestal foot provides stability for surface placement.

FAQs

Founded in 1821 in the Loire Valley, the Gien manufactory became famous for producing fine tin-glazed earthenware inspired by historic European and Oriental ceramic traditions. During the nineteenth century, Gien gained international acclaim for its Renaissance Revival patterns featuring intricate grotesque motifs and vivid enamel palette.

Gien faience is crafted from earthenware clay coated with an opaque white tin glaze. Artisans hand-painted decorative enamel patterns onto the unfired or fired glaze before a final firing process fused the pigments to create a smooth, glossy surface.

Authentic pieces feature impressed or painted manufacturer marks on the base, such as the castle crest or stamped Gien lettering corresponding to specific production periods. Examination of fine hand-painted brushwork, natural surface crazing, and the specific density of the earthenware body also assists in verification.

Gien faience pieces serve as focal points on dark wood sideboards, marble mantelpieces, or structured open shelving. The detailed classical artwork complements traditional French Chateau styling while offering an artistic contrast against minimalist modern backdrops.

Dust ceramics regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to maintain surface finish. Avoid immersing antique faience in water or using abrasive chemical cleaners, as moisture can penetrate fine hairline cracks in the tin glaze and damage the porous underlying earthenware.
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