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Pair of very large French Sèvres style porcelain and ormolu vases

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Pair of very large French Sèvres style porcelain and ormolu vases
French, Late 19th Century
Height 151cm, width 45cm, depth 39cm

Executed in the style of Sèvres, one of the best porcelain manufactories, this pair of vases depicts a charming Rococo style scene.

The neck and base of each vase, executed in a deep blue ground are decorated with intricate gilt patterns. Finely cast ormolu mounts decorate the lip, foot and base of each piece.
Twin ormolu handles adorn the sides of each porcelain vase. Finely cast in the shape of flowers, acanthus leaves, each one terminates with a flambeau torch and a quiver of arrows wrapped together by a flowing ribbon.

The porcelain bodies depict French Rococo style scenes, painted in the style of the renowned French painter Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684–1721). A central female figure, clothed in a flowing garment surrounded by winged putti are painted on the body of both vases.

To the reverse, further romantic scenes are painted portraying winged putti in front of a waterfall scenery. Each vase is signed ‘F. Bellanger’.

Beautifully painted, these majestic Sèvres-style porcelain and ormolu vases typify the charming artistry of the French Rococo style.

More Information

In the Style of:	Sèvres Porcelain / Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Ormolu (Gilt Bronze), Porcelain.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Rococo, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	17268A
Incollect Reference #:	650972

Dimensions

W.	17.72 in;	H.	59.45 in;	D.	15.35 in;
W.	45 cm;	H.	151 cm;	D.	39 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.