Pair Of Large Sandstone Vases Alphonse.cytère Rambervillers - Schneider

Pair of large sandstone vases, iridescent blue-green patina called "butterfly wings", "Epis de Blé" model, signed Alphonse Cytère - Rambervillers and A.SCHNEIDER signature at the tip. Model present in the catalog of 1920; by its shape and its curves, this vase is in the pure noodle style also called "metro" style reference to Hector Guimard, represented by many artists of the Art Nouveau period - circa 1920 Alphonse cytere -1851-1941 - he created in 1903, an art workshop and put at least a new enamel technique with metallic reflections, flamed sandstone. He will call on many artists from the school of Nancy. A workshop is still active in Rambervillers. Albert Schneider - 1877 - 1954, sculptor and ceramist active in Rambervillers in Alphonse Cytere's studio during the 20th century