Gabriel Lemonnier - Houry (J) Fabricant de porcelaine et faience - Vase

Rare and superb cylindrical porcelain vase by Houry and G. Lemonnier from the end of the 19th century. Polychrome background decoration enhanced with enamels in relief for the flowers and the butterfly and signed by G. Lemonnier. Very good state. Object that prefigures Art Nouveau. Height 25. 5cm diameter 13cm Very good state. Monogram under the base H and label from a very old auction. J. Houry and G. Lemonnier signed highly sought-after porcelain and earthenware, including planters, planters, fruit bowls, etc. numerous awards, notably at the Vienna Universal Exhibition in 1873 (source report on the Vienna Universal Exhibition, report by Messrs Ozenne and Du Sommerard, Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris 1875, Page 114)