Pair of Tours Art Nouveau vases signed Gustave Asch, France, early 20th century

Rare and important pair of Tours vases in blue porcelain with gilt decorations and handles, modeled on the blue vases of Sèvres in Art Nouveau style, signed with an ax, a symbol used by the decorator and ceramist Gustave Asch (1856-1911) to sign his artworks. Sainte Radegonde manufacture. Graphic gold decoration composed of chestnut leaves and chestnuts in their involucre, on a blue-de-four background. In perfect condition.