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Ceramic, violet glazed, iridescent, wide meshed craquelé France, circa 1910 Ernest Bussière (1863-1913) - French sculptor and ceramicist of the École de Nancy Height: 22.5 cm; widest diameter: 34 cm Very good condition Art Nouveau vase with fish décor in relief in the style of Ernest Bussière A ceramic vase with fish décor in relief in the style of Ernest Bussière (1863-1913), French sculptor and ceramicist of the École de Nancy. The vase of round and heavily bulbous shape with set apart mouth is covered by a metallic iridescent glaze. Slight signs of craquelé are visible, especially on the bright parts of the glaze. Ernest Bussière, a student of the Écoles des Beaux-Arts of Nancy and Paris, and later teacher in Nancy, became known through an honor of the Salon Francais in 1899. He is one of the most important contributors of the Faiencerie de Lunéville-Saint-Clément Keller & Guérin, for which he created numerous ceramic models inspired by the plant life. Condition: The ceramic vase is in very good condition with partially tiny chips at the relief. There is a small touched-up spot at the base ring and on the mouth and interior slight abrasion of the glaze. The vase is 22.5 cm in height and 34 cm in diameter at the widest part. (tm) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.