Gallerease

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This pair of monumental vases is made by artist Jean Benard and executed by MLA in Paris. They won a gold medal at the 1889 World's Fair in Paris. The stamp on the bottom of the vases proudly mentions this. The cloisonné technique and the use of gold leaf in the butterfly wings is beautifully preserved and rich in colour. A prelude to Art Nouveau.