Émaux de Longwy - Vase - Rare enameled faience model from Longwy-Beu

Rare enameledstoneware vase from the Longwy factory, France, with a decoration of golden starfish on a deep cobalt blue background, created around 1970-80. This piece immediately stands out for its intense, luminous blue, beautifully paired with the richness of the gilding and a marine decoration that is particularly original. The vase features an elegant globular shape, generously rounded, topped with a flared neck giving it a silhouette that is both balanced and highly sculptural. Its decoration consists of several golden starfish, harmoniously arranged over the body and the neck. Each star is worked according to the emblematic cloisonné enamel technique of Longwy. The gold motifs are structured by a delicate network of fine cobalt-blue borders, forming multiple compartments and giving the decor a remarkable graphic and relief effect. The different tones of gilding also bring subtle plays of light to the surface of the stars. The contrast between the deep blue of the earthenware, the bright gold of the starfish, and the finesse of the network of borders creates a particularly refined decor, evoking the marine world while maintaining a very sophisticated aesthetic. The piece bears on its base the Longwy faïenceries factory mark, with the remark Made in France, as well as the reference F616. The presence of this sea-themed starfish decoration is especially interesting. It moves away from the floral decorations more commonly found in Longwy’s production and gives this model a very distinctive and decorative personality. This vase could suit a high-end, contemporary interior, displayed alone on a console, a bookcase, or a dresser, as its silhouette and its very deep blue are enough to create a focal point. It would also work very well in: - an Art Deco interior; - a 1940s–1950s decoration; - a chic seaside interior, but rather sophisticated than “nautical” in the classic sense; - a contemporary Mediterranean interior, with stone, wood and natural tones; - a blue-and-gold decoration, very elegant; - or even a contemporary minimalist interior where it would become the standout piece. Photo 6 will help you envision a room with this splendid and rare vase from the 1970s. Detailed description: • Brand / Manufacturer: Faïenceries de Longwy (France) • Model / Decor: Reference F616 handwritten under the base. Pattern of crackled stars highlighted in gold on a Sèvres blue background. • Material: Glazed earthenware / Cloisonné enamels. • Signature: Base marks and signatures: - Authenticity mark: Official circular black stamp “Faïenceries de Longwy depuis 1798” with the city’s historic coat of arms flanked by two Lorraine crosses. - Quality mentions: Inscriptions “Hand decorated” and “Made in France” guaranteeing French artisanal manufacture. - Decor reference: Handwritten form/decor number “F 616”. • Era: Modernist production of the second half of the 20th century (circa 1960–1980) registered and generalized in the early 1970s • Technique: Entirely hand-decorated (“Decorated by hand since 1798” indicated on the authenticity stamp). • Date of manufacture: Second half of the 20th century (circa 1970–1980), recognizable by the modern typography of the stamp and the clean, graphic style of the decor. • Form: Bulbous/rounded vase (ball) topped with a wide flared funnel neck. • Dimensions - Height: 18.5 cm - Maximum width (body): 14 cm - Neck diameter: 10.5 cm - Weight: 0.800 kg • Style: Art Deco with a stylized marine decor, contemporary, characteristic of the refinement of Longwy enamels. • Very good condition. The earthenware retains its original glaze and its superb blue luster. The cracks visible on the gilded stars are an integral part of Longwy enamels’ manufacturing technique and have preserved all of the gilding. No chips, no cracks, some signs of use in the vase, and minor wear along the rim (see the numerous photos). - Shipping: Careful and highly secure packaging (double new boxes, thick new bubble wrap). Shipment against signature and with tracking number. The price of our shipments includes insurance, packing costs, pick-up costs, against-signature delivery, and are determined according to the package weight, object value, and destination. - WITHIN the E.U.: Shipment via Colissimo-La Poste in the European Union. Other carriers possible upon request (any additional fees, if any, will be charged to the buyer). - OUTSIDE the EU: Shipment only by Colissimo/La Poste outside the European Union; however, if you wish to use another carrier outside the EU, this is possible but will require a new calculation and thus an additional cost which can be significant depending on the parcel characteristics, the object, and the country, and will be at the buyer’s expense. Longwy, cloisonné, earthenware, Longwy vase, cobalt blue, blue vase, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Longwy enamels, enamel

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