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Dimensions :
Height: 11 cm | Diameter: 7 cm
(4.3 in | 2.75 in)
Description :
Charming pair of small enameled porcelain vases with a cobalt blue background, richly decorated in fine gold and adorned on each side with an oval cartouche depicting a hand-painted bird in a bucolic landscape.
The neck, elegantly curved and embellished with gilding, adopts a stylized form reminiscent of Louis XV-style creations. Two small side handles, each fitted with a ceramic ring, accentuate their decorative allure.
The bases of the vases are pierced, indicating that they were most likely originally mounted on gilded bronze pedestals - a common practice in Sèvres-inspired production in the second half of the 19th century.
The refinement of the decoration, the quality of the painting, and the harmony of the proportions make this a very fine pair of decorative objects, ideal for collecting or display.
Condition:
Good overall condition. Note: one vase has a chip on the spout and a small chip on the reverse of the neck (see photos). Used gilding. Original pierced bottoms.
Period: circa 1850-1880
Style: Louis XV / Sèvres
Material: Porcelain enamelled and gilded with fine gold
Origin: France
Provenance: Private collection
Ref: CDHMVX712O