Gustave De Bruyn France Art Deco 930 bis Green Lily Jardiniere Handled Planter

  

Gustave De Bruyn France Art Deco 930 bis Green Lily Jardiniere Handled Planter. No cracks, chips or repairs. The story of the majolica of Fives-Lille begins which Antione Gustave De Bruyn, a fourth generation potter from Belgium. In 1864 he left Belgium and moved to Fives-Lille, a community in the northern part of France to make his fortune in the French pottery trade.

He began by building his own factory for the production of clay pipes and whistles. Soon the business was expanded to include earthenware and stoneware for daily use. Art pottery and the newly popular majolica were incorporated into the company's catalog in 1887. Soon majolica became the body of choice for the production of humidors, jardinières, vases and umbrella stands. The company's silver medal at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1889, was a testament to its success.

This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Decorative Pottery & Glassware\Planters". The seller is "clearliving" and is located in this country: US.

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1. Origin: France
2. Shape: Oval
3. Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
4. Item Length: 15”
5. Vintage: No
6. Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
7. Item Height: 8”
8. Style: Art Deco
9. Features: Handles
10. Finish: Glazed
11. Handmade: Yes
12. Item Width: 8”
13. Pattern: Flowers
14. Color: Green
15. Material: Ceramic
16. Subject: Lilies
17. Brand: Gustave De Bruyn
18. Type: Planter
19. Era: Edwardian (1901-1910)
20. Theme: Floral
21. Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919
22. Country/Region of Manufacture: France
23. Backstamp: Incised
24. Item Weight: 5.1 Lbs