Mid-Century French Blue & White Painted Porcelain Umbrella Stand by Onnaing

$1,200

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Place this tall, elegant stand at your front door or in your mudroom to catch loose canes and umbrellas. Crafted in France, circa 1950 by the Faiencerie d’Onnaing, the circular porcelain umbrella holder features colorful hand painted pastoral scenes with deer and buck along a river with birds flying. The umbrella stand is in excellent condition and adorns rich and well maintained colors in the blue and white palette in the style of Delft. Signed on the underside “Frie (for Faiencerie) Onnaing, France 669″ for further authentication. A perfect addition to a ranch or hunting lodge. La Faïencerie d’Onnaing in northern France was controlled by the Mouzin family in the second half of the 19th century. The pottery produced Majolica from 1870-1900. Clays were imported from England, Germany and Belgium to supplement local supplies and producing a ware that was somewhat lighter than that of other potteries. The color palette of glazes used at Onnaing was somewhat duller than competitors and was often applied in a haphazard manner.easures: 8.75″ diameter 22.5” height.

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