Doulton Lambeth Emily Stormer Foliate Vases

Description

For sale for the pair, are these beautifully executed Foliate vases, demonstrating the very best of Doulton Lambeth Arts & Crafts as the classical period moved towards Art Nouveau. By Emily E. Stormer, one of my favourite Lambeth artists, she has not held back in the execution of these vases.

Rich blues in background set the contrast for gorgeous subtle blue foliate designs that fill the main stems of the vases. Almost shell-like designs in subtle brown-greens wrap amongst the foliage to create further contrast and interest. The integrated borders are an interesting variation, with a double beaded parallel border to top with angled pointers, whilst the bottom shows masterful incision work to create the draped ornate design with swooping beadwork. The foot and top rim are in a wondrous blue-green just to finish things off.

Offered in excellent original condition, the vases are both clearly signed with Emily Stormer’s initials, the assistant marks and the round “cog” and “England”, dating these vases to the 1890s. Buy the pair as a real statement. You will not be disappointed.