A Coupe and Two Vases, Émile Decoeur

Émile Decoeur
A Coupe and Two Vase

circa 1930
glazed stoneware
the coupe impressed ED; the larger vase impressed EDecoeur with the artist's mark; the smaller vase impressed EDecoeur and numbered 12
coupe: 1 ⅝ in. (4.1 cm) high, 5 ¼ in. (13.3 cm) diameter
larger vase: 10 ½ in. (26.7 cm) high, 5 ¼ in. (13.3 cm) diameter

Condition Report:
Overall in very good condition. The glazed surfaces present with color and surface irregularities inherent to production. The ceramic surfaces present with extremely faint scattered scratches, only visible upon close inspection and consistent with gentle handling. The coupe presents with light craquelure consistent with age and the natural evolution of the medium.

Provenance:
for the coupe:
Galerie Vallois, Paris
Karl Lagerfeld, Paris
Sotheby's Paris, The Collection of Karl Lagerfeld: 20th Century Decorative Arts, May 15, 2003, lot 50

for the smaller vase:
Tajan, Paris, February 22, 2017, lot 86