Léon Brunard (1872-1931) Enamelled Copper Vase With Geometric Decoration – Art Deco, Circa 1920

Léon Brunard (1872-1931) Enameled copper vase with geometric decoration – Art Deco, circa 1920. This charming enameled copper vase is the work of Léon Brunard (1872-1931), an artist and ceramicist active in the South of France at the beginning of the 20th century, whose creations are fully in keeping with the decorative revival of the Art Deco period. This vase has a flattened globular shape resting on a small foot, characteristic of decorative objects from the interwar period. The surface is enlivened by a highly graphic decoration composed of stylized circular motifs, enhanced with particularly luminous enamels. A rich and contrasting palette blends deep red, midnight blue, turquoise green, and golden yellow, creating a highly decorative ensemble where the circular motifs are arranged in an almost abstract composition, typical of the emerging Art Deco aesthetic. The enamel work displays beautiful textural and firing effects, with reliefs and nuances that attest to the piece's handcrafted nature. The neck is accented with a patinated metal ring framing the opening. The reverse bears the artist's engraved signature: “L. Brunard,” attesting to its authenticity. Note: a chip in the enamel reveals the copper beneath, visible in one of the photographs. This flaw is localized and does not detract from the overall decorative appeal. A highly expressive decorative piece, representative of Léon Brunard's exploration of colored enamels and modern forms, in the spirit of French decorative arts of the 1920s.