An exquisite pair of antique Art Nouveau French art pottery vases by Denbac. Three handled onion neck bud vases featuring crystalline matte glaze in mottled blue shades. Adorned with gilt bronze ormolu mounts with an intricate lattice basket weave motif and floral ribbon embellishments. Signed to the bases ‘Denbac’ and model number '282'. In overall very good antique condition. Measures 3 3/4" height x 3 7/8" wide.
Denbac pottery was established is Vierzon, France starting in 1908 by Rene Denert, an artist and ceramist. In 1921 he partnered with R.L. Balichon under the name Denbac Céramique. Denbac used the local grey clay and a flame pattern of glazes known as “gres flamme” as well as distinctive crystalline glazes. The company was shuttered during both World Wars, eventually closing for good in 1952.