Detail of the embossed dots circling the handle sockets. Note the micro-crystals here as well, Detail, below, of the Deco-form base, calling to mind the battlements of a medieval castle.

Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Denbac - France 9" high Circa 1920's This is a particularly interesting Art Deco form, showing evidence of the transition from Art Nouveau, in its sensuous mouth and body, and biomorphic, arm-like handles. Covered in a wonderful, blue, black and brown, semi-matte with scattered micro-crystals, flowing over a warm wheat. Glaze Detail Impressed into base: 112 Denbac Background: Denbac is a conjoined contraction for Denert et Balichon, the two patrons. The firm operated in Vierzon, France bridging the Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras. Mint condition. $ 345. P-438-T Reference: Ceramiques Art Nouveau, 1994, Chateau-Musee de Vallauris; Glas und Keramik vom Historismus bis zur Gegenwart, 1991, Schenkung Gertrud und Dr. Karl Funke-Kaiser, Museum fur Angewandte Kunst, Koln.

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