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Pair of vermeil and vernis Martin Louis XV style vases

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Pair of vermeil and vernis Martin Louis XV style vases
French, 19th Century
Height 37cm, width 19cm, depth 13cm

This beautiful pair of vases features fine silver-gilt mounts and bodies decorated with vernis Martin, the varnishing technique that was immensely popular during the reign of Louis XV.

Each vase features an ovoid body adorned in the round with a scene of putti, all executed in vernis Martin. Each body is mounted with a silver-gilt neck and foot, the surfaces of which are profusely adorned with embossed detailing. Each vases features ornate twin handles, each handle finished in the Rococo style.

The pair is an unusual but beautiful example of 19th Century French decorative art.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Silver-gilt, vernis Martin.
Styles / Movements:	Louis XV
Dealer Reference #:	16492
Incollect Reference #:	405537

Dimensions

W.	7.48 in;	H.	14.57 in;	D.	5.12 in;
W.	19 cm;	H.	37 cm;	D.	13 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.