Madame d'Hortensia Ceramic Sculptural Vase

A sculptural vase with an unglazed stoneware finish in a powder pink to bordeaux shade, featuring a rounded upper section adorned with dense low-relief textures that evoke the lush layering of hydrangea flowers. The decoration is richly detailed with gold accents applied in a third firing process. Part of the "Le Vanitas di Versailles" series, this anthropomorphic vase reflects on the decline of power and aristocratic beauty during the french revolution. The removable stopper, shaped like the head of an elegant court lady, symbolizes the ritual decapitation of privilege and vanity.