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Antique Sèvres style porcelain and gilt bronze vase with marine subject

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Antique Sèvres style porcelain and gilt bronze vase with marine subject
French, Mid-19th Century
Height 53cm, diameter 22cm

This beautiful vase was created in France, in the period when Napoleon III was Emperor (1852-1870). It is designed in the style of Sèvres Manufactory porcelain. Sèvres goods are often beautifully hand-painted with pastoral and mythological scenes, and marine subjects. These tended to be set within finely parcel gilt and jewelled frames, offset against turquoise ‘bleu celeste’ or navy 'bleu Sèvres' grounds.

The porcelain vase is of classical amphora form, with a slender elongated neck, a large ovoid body with a slightly waisted base, and a splayed foot. The vase is topped by a porcelain crown, which is navy coloured and decorated with gilding, porcelain ‘jewels’ and a gilt bronze (ormolu) pinecone finial. The navy vase body features exquisite parcel gilt floral designs and gadrooning with jewelled ornament in its upper section, and parcel gilt foliate motifs and fluting with jewelled beads on its lower body and stem. Its middle is encircled by a beautiful continuous painting, which depicts a group of men fishing in a wooden boat on a river. The vase is placed on a short square gilt bronze (ormolu) plinth, which is set on four feet, cast as scrolled acanthus leaves.

More Information

In the Style of:	Sèvres Porcelain / Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Ormolu (Gilt Bronze), Porcelain.
Creation Date:	Mid 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Napoleon
Dealer Reference #:	13951
Incollect Reference #:	765572

Dimensions

H.	20.87 in;	Diam.	8.66 in;
H.	53 cm;	Diam.	22 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery, located in London’s exclusive Mayfair district, specializes in exceptional art and antiques from the 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring works by renowned artists and craftsmen. With a focus on quality and historical importance, our diverse collection unites exquisite pieces that exemplify unparalleled artistry. | jamie@mayfairgallery.com | 44.207.491.3435 |