Group of Three Vases

Group of Three Vases

circa 1923-1932
comprising two vases by Henri Simmen and one vase by Fernand Rumèbe
glazed stoneware
two vases signed H Sim; one vase signed F. Rumèbe
largest vase: 10 ¾ in. (27.3 cm) high, 7 in. (17.8 cm) diameter

Condition Report:
Overall in very good condition. The glazed surfaces present with minor surface irregularities, variegated hues and irregular application throughout inherent to production, as well as light craquelure consistent with age and the natural evolution of the medium. The ceramic surfaces with extremely fine surface scratches, only visible upon close inspection and consistent with gentle handling. The smallest vase presents with a small abrasion to the neck, measuring approximately ⅛ in. and not visually distracting.

Provenance:
for the smaller vase by Simmen:
Artcurial, Paris, October 15, 2012, lot 302

for the larger vase by Simmen:
Karl Lagerfeld, Paris
Sotheby's Paris, Collection of Karl Lagerfeld, May 15, 2003, lot 180
Private Collection
Christie's New York, September 26, 2007, lot 21

for the vase by Rumèbe:
Collection of Patricia Monjaret and Marc Ducret
Tajan Paris, Collection of Patricia Monjaret and Marc Ducret, September 19, 2012, lot 186