THEODORE DECK (1823-1891) Flight of butterflies among dahlias and coreopsis on one side and among branches of rosehips in bloom and ipomeas on the other side, circa 1880 Very large baluster vase; the base is truncated cone-shaped, the neck finished by a bulge and flanked by two handles evoking chimeras. Ceramic proof; the polychrome, cloisonné-like decoration on a celadon background with floral motifs in slight relief under the glaze. The base features geometric motifs in the Chinese style. The base ring, rings and neck rim are turquoise enameled. Circa 1880. Restorations. Signed with the oblong stamp TH.DECK and the monogram V.V. or W (twice) under the base. H.56,5cm Bibliography and related works: Étienne Tornier - Théodore Deck, the Peter Marino collection - Éditions Phaidon, London / New York, 2019. Vases of similar form and decoration reproduced on pages 6, 114 and 293.