Pair of vases Rhein, blue white, stoneware, Lewis Woolf, United Kingdom, 19th century.
650 PLN
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This pair of large, decorative vases signed by Lewis Woolf exemplifies 19th-century English stoneware from the Victorian era. Crafted from stoneware and covered in a deep cobalt glaze, the vases are enveloped in a dense grapevine motif rendered in varying shades of blue, which flows seamlessly across both the body and the gently flared neck. The glossy finish reflects light, enhancing the rich color intensity. Each vase features a central, white oval medallion framed by ornate rocaille scrollwork: one depicts a romantic couple in a pastoral landscape, the other a castle overlooking a river valley—both in blue on a white ground. The form is classically symmetrical, with broad shoulders tapering to a narrower base and a flared neck, no handles, and a smooth, lustrous surface. No visible joints or hardware; decorative elements are transfer-printed. Dimensions: height 34 cm, diameter 17.5 cm. The set is in very good condition: only natural signs of age such as fine crazing in the glaze, without chips or cracks. The listed price refers to the complete pair.These vases echo the refined yet inviting spirit of 19th-century England, tinged with longing for tranquil pastoral scenes and the charm of everyday life. The cobalt ornamentation winds like vineyards along the Thames, while the white cartouches evoke windows onto a world where time moved at a gentler pace and every detail was cherished. The lustrous glaze captures and reflects light, deepening the blue and allowing the ceramics to narrate a story of tradition and artisanal skill.This pair of vases could be displayed on a classic dark wood console or a marble
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Height34 cm
Length17.5 cm
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Length17.5 cm
Height34 cm
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