Porcelain
France, circa 1901
Edward Colonna (1862-1948)
Manufactured by Girard, Dufraisseux & Abbot, Limoges
Signed with matching monogram ciphers for Colonna and Art Nouveau Bing, further stenciled LEUCONOE
Art Nouveau Bing
Tall porcelain vase with orchid decoration
Literature: Porzellan Kunst un Design 1889-1939, Brohan-Museum 1993, vol. 2, p32
The same vase in pure white is in the collection of the Musee des Arts Decoratif in Paris. Museum inventory number: 15233, the gift of Marcel Bing in 1908.
12” High
Very good condition
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An exceptional example of Art Nouveau porcelain, this elegant vase was designed in 1900 by Edward Colonna for l’Art Nouveau Bing. It features raised and polychrome stylized orchids in pink and green against a white ground. This piece represents the best elements of the Art Nouveau style, with graceful lines and decoration. The same model, in pure white is in the collection of the Musee des Arts Decoratif in Paris. This vase would be a great addition to any serious collection.

The vase is fully marked with the monograms for Edward Colonna as well as l’Art Nouveau Bing. Further, it bears the stenciled mark: LEUCONOE. A paper label partly obscures the impressed pattern number “500”. It also retains a circular paper label of a period retailer. It is in very good condition. It measures 12” high.

Edward Colonna (1862-1948)

Edward Colonna was born near Cologne, Germany. Known as the designer of the Lake Shore & Western #63 coach interior of the Mid-Continent Railway Museum, Colonna designed jewelry, decorative glassware and furniture. He was employed by Tiffany in New York, Barney & Smith Manufacturing Co. of Dayton, Ohio, Canadian Pacific Railway Company in Montreal and Samuel Bing's gallery, L'Art Nouveau, in Paris. Colonna is most commonly known as one of the founders of the Art Nouveau movement.