French Barbotine painted vase from the Paris studio of painter Charles Houry (1823 - 1898). Circa 1870 - 1880s.

Signed on the bottom with impressed "CH" and numbers.

Possibly painted by Charles Volkmar (who worked at the Charles Houry Atelier as a ceramic decorator during the late 19th century).

Underglaze painted with birds perched on branches and flowering foliage in the Aesthetic Movement taste. Splashed with gold in the Japanese manner.

HEIGHT: 6 5/8"

PROVENANCE: New York City collection.

NOTES / REFERENCES: Jules-Charles Houry had an atelier in Paris for the decoration of ceramics in the second half of the 19th century. The Ateliers works were shown at various expositions, including: London, 1862, Paris 1867, Vienna 1873, Philadelphia 1876, and Paris 1887, 1889, 1900.

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Excellent condition with the following noted: Pinhead sized loss to the top rim (see photos). No other damage or restoration.