Gothic Acanthus

Georges Hoentschel vase possibly modeled by Frédéric Des Champs. This Gothic inspired vase's octagonal form and juxtaposition between flat and carved areas suggests plants growing on a trellis, with acanthus leaves on the top frieze and lip of the vase and vines growing down below. This vase was formed in a mold and before it was completely hardened the artist carved in the foliate decoration. The greenish blue glaze, with areas of reddish brown, is a trompe l'oeil effect to make the vase look like oxidized bronze.

Marks: On the bottom with the entwined initials GH.

Exhibitions
Bard Graduate Center Salvaging the Past: Georges Hoentschel and French Decorative Arts from The Metropolitan Museum of Art (April 4, 2013 - August 11, 2013).

Bibliography
Illustrated in Kisluk-Groshiede, Danielle , Salvaging the Past: Georges Hoentschel and French Decorative Arts from The Metroploitain Museum of Art (New York, New York : Danielle Kisluk-Groshiede , 2013), 223.