Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland - L

For sale is an exceptionally large, flawless and rare masterpiece of Dutch Art Nouveau ceramics from the renowned manufactory N.V. Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland (PZH) in Gouda. This stately double-handled vase bears the famous early decoration “Damascus III,” characterized by its intricate, hand-painted floral motifs (stylized Fleur-de-Lys) in an elegant blend of deep blues, greens, and ochres. Special features & markings: The vase is fully hand-signed and documented on the base in period-typical fashion: Model number: 0.10 / 3 Decoration name: Damascus / Holland Internal coding: G 010 / 3 Painter’s monogram: “L.” of the executing artist. With an impressive height of 37 cm and a width of 30 cm, this model belongs to the rare large-format pieces from the manufactory, which are far less commonly found on the market than the usual smaller variants. Condition: The vase is in perfect, pristine condition. There are no cracks (no hairline cracks in the clay), no chips, no dents, and no professional restorations.

Estimate:£338.88

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