Vase (Primary Title)
Camile Fauré, French, 1872 - 1956 (active in Limoges) (Artist)
From the 12th century, the city of Limoges in France has been a center for enamelwork. Working there, Camille Fauré was inspired by this long tradition of creating masterpieces in enamel. His vases, jars, and other decorative objects show abstract or representational designs in the Art Deco style. The basic technique of enameling consists of mixing pulverized glass with various chemical pigments to make an enamel powder. The powder is then mixed with a liquid adhesive and applied to a metal base, usually copper. The piece is baked in an enameling kiln where the enamel powder melts and fuses to the surface of the metal.
Marked on lower side: C. Faure Limoges
Gift of Sydney and Frances Lewis
©artist or artist’s estate
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