Description: For sale is a rare mid-century Italian faience pottery tulipiere (tulip vase) in two pieces. Assembled, it is approximately 13.25" in height. These precious and highly desirable forms of vases are designed to be filled with water so that tulips or other flowers may be inserted into the mouths that encircle and also surmount the vase. They became popular in Holland in the seventeenth century during the famous Tulip craze, and have been popular ever since. This example is the only I've ever encountered by the Italian faience maker, G. B. Bassano, signed on the underside of the base. It is beautifully hand-painted in greens, yellows and whites, and is entirely hand-crafted. It is very well preserved for its age and type, as faience tulipieres have often suffered extensive chipping and flaking over the years. Upon my examination, I notice only two tiny nicks to the underside of the upper section (shown in photo), barely visible when the vase is assembled and the rest is consistent with age and use but otherwise quite good. This piece is ideal for the flower lover who wishes to incorporate an iconic example of floral arranging history into their home. Questions welcome.
Price: 200 USD
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-08-22T14:42:32.000Z
Shipping Cost: 35 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unmarked
Type: Vase
Color: Multicolor
Theme: Italian
Material: Ceramic
Production Style: Faience Pottery
Production Technique: Pottery
