Object Description
This is a stunning pair of very large French late 19th Century hand-painted Paris porcelain vases, circa 1870 in date.
The bodies of these splendid Sevres porcelain vases are superbly decorated with hand-painted gilt-framed cartouches depicting delightful classical scenes of cherubs floating on a cloud, the reverse with a bouquet of flowers within a gilt cartouche on an apple-green ground with decorative gilt banded borders,
This magnificent pair represents timeless elegance, and they will make a statement to any room they are placed.
Condition:
In excellent condition with no chips or damage, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 64 cm x Width 22 cm x Depth 22 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 feet, 1 inch x Width 9 inches x Depth 9 inches
Paris porcelain, or “Vieux Paris,”
Refers to the variety of porcelain produced by artisans in factories in Paris, particularly from the late 18th Century to the 1870s.
This style, which includes decorative objects, tableware, and figures, is known for its variety and changing styles, such as hand-painted florals and gilded ornamentation, reflecting trends from the Rococo to Neoclassical periods.
It was first beloved by Marie Antoinette (particularly the “cornflower” painted patterns) and utilized by only the wealthiest of French aristocrats.
Our reference: A4818