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Pair of Empire period antique Parisian porcelain vases

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Pair of Empire period antique Parisian porcelain vases
French, Early 19th Century
Height 52cm, width 25cm, depth 20cm

This pair of antique porcelain vases, dating from the early 19th Century in the period of Napoleonic rule known as the Empire period, are decorated with rich gilt ground and feature fine cartouches on the front and reverse. The vases are set on square bases with waisted socles. Above, the bodies of the vases feature oval shaped cartouches which depict putti playing in a landscape on the reverse, and scenes of figures playing cards and drinking on the front. The cartouches are set on a gilt ground which has been tooled and decorated with palmettes, rosettes and acanthus leaves. Each of the vases is mounted with twin scrolling handles, inside which there is a matt gilt ground panel which depicting the figure of Cupid.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Porcelain, gilt.
Creation Date:	Early 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Empire
Dealer Reference #:	13657
Incollect Reference #:	756724

Dimensions

W.	9.84 in;	H.	20.47 in;	D.	7.87 in;
W.	25 cm;	H.	52 cm;	D.	20 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.