Art Nouveau Slipware Vases From The Gustave De Bruyn Pottery In Fives (lille)

Gustave de Bruyn, third son of a family of faience makers from Leuven, first settled in Wazemmes and then in Fives, another district of Lille, in 1864.
A pioneer and in some ways a visionary, he filed a patent in 1885 for an invention of pottery glazing that contains no lead oxide! These two vases are very typical of the production of the Bruyn faience factory. At first glance, the deep green so characteristic of this manufacturer is immediately recognizable.
This identification is further confirmed by the anchor signature with the intertwined initials DB, along with the model number 1392 and the artist's mark.
We are at the heart of Art Nouveau with one of the period's emblematic subjects: flowers, in this case, three thistle blossoms on stems.
The foliage, stems, and sepals are light blue, and the flowers are surprisingly pale pink, but the whole stands out beautifully against the green background without being too contrasting.
The tops of the vases are quatrefoiled in a cream tone, the gradient of which is admirable as it blends into the green.
These two magnificent vases, in perfect condition, while very colorful, possess a great visual softness and will easily integrate into your interior, whether in an entryway or even a modern living room.