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Large pair of Sèvres-style Napoleonic vases with ormolu mounts

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Large pair of Sèvres-style Napoleonic vases with ormolu mounts
French, Late 19th Century
Height 148cm, diameter 48cm

Of inverted ovoid form, these Sèvres-style vases combine elegant gilt detailing with painted scenes. The tapering bodies are painted with continuous scenes of Napoleon and his troops, allowing the vases to be viewed from all angles. Napoleon is depicted on horseback (as is typical for objects of this type), wearing a green riding jacket. The paintings are supremely executed, and are each signed by the artist ‘H. Desprez’.

The elegant, waisted necks sport the ‘bleu lapis’ (navy) ground typical of Sèvres-style vases. The necks are also applied with parcel gilt decoration, primarily a crowned French Imperial eagle that would have been found on Napoleon’s battle standards. The vases are capped by domed lids decorated with further gilt designs, and surmounted by an ormolu pinecone finial.

The splayed feet are of a similar design, here decorated with parcel-gilt flaming winged torches. Each vase stands on a canted gilt-bronze plinth, applied with crests, rosettes, and beading.

The vases are signed to the underside ‘M. Imple de Sevres’.

Of fine quality, this pair is ideal for any collector of Napoleonic antiques.

More Information

In the Style of:	Sèvres Porcelain / Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Porcelain, ormolu, gilt.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Napoleon
Dealer Reference #:	17682
Incollect Reference #:	750322

Dimensions

H.	58.27 in;	Diam.	18.9 in;
H.	148 cm;	Diam.	48 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.