Holland Utrecht, pair of vases model 62 of 30 cm high with a decor of cornflowers and ears

Description

These vases were made by the Dutch pottery factory called: Faience and Tile Factory ‘Holland’ from Utrecht. They were made around the year 1900. This factory is also known as ‘Mijnlieff’, after owner and founder Jan-Willem Mijnlieff. The vases have model 62, a bottle-shaped vase of 30 cm or 11.8 inch high and 17 cm or 6.7 inch wide. They have striking stylized ears. The design of this model is undoubtedly inspired by Orientalism, which was a popular fashion around the period 1890-1910. The pair of vases is painted in a wonderful colour palette of light green, dark blue, black and yellow. You see cornflowers on the belly of the vases. On the necks you see ears of corn. The vases are beautifully painted and have hardly any fading colours, as you often see with Holland Utrecht. The pair is well signed with the logo of the factory: The oak leaf with the signature of Jan-Willem Mijnlieff: JM. You can also see a reference to the decor or work order number: 377B and 277B. One vase is in perfect condition, the other has two little chips on both ears.