Very rare French hand painted terracotta vase, signed D’Argyl under the base.
These rare metal mounted vases were a marriage of artists.
The ceramics by D’Argyl and the metal work is by Andre Villien.
Signed under the base – D’Argyl.
D’Argyl and Louise Dage were I believe probably the same artist and both names appear in conjunction with Andre Villien on items that were ceramic and metal mounted.
D’argyl was a trademark used by the company Val (E.) & Cie , goldsmiths located at 218 , rue di Faubourg Siant-Martin in Paris.
6.25 inches (16cm) high, 7 inches (17.5cm) diameter.
Also shown in the final picture with CH2039, another vase by D’Argyl and Villien.
Condition is good.
