Petite Pique Assiette Vases, France, Early 20th Century
A poetic study in fragmentation and repair, this diminutive duo of French pique assiette vases reimagines broken ceramics into richly textured mosaics. Each vessel is densely encrusted with hand-set shards of porcelain, faience, and transferware—offering a kaleidoscope of pattern and provenance. The technique, an early form of upcycling, aligns uncannily with contemporary values around reuse and visual complexity.
Material: Ceramic shards in mortar on cylindrical base Dimensions: Each approx. 11.5 cm H × 5.5 cm Ø Origin: France, circa 1920s–30s Condition: Structurally sound with age-appropriate wear and patina
