Vase (2) - Porcelain, Gold plated
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Pair of porcelain vases with gold leaf gilding and hand-painted figurative scenes, of probable French origin from the early 20th century (c. 1900–1910), with swan-shaped handles, dimensions 22 cm wide by 38 cm high by 15 cm deep, and in very good condition with only minor signs of wear due to age.
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Pair of porcelain vases with gold leaf gilding and hand-painted figurative scenes
These porcelain vases decorated with genre scenes represent the tradition of European craftsmanship of the early 20th century, probably of French origin. The painted scenes depict figures in period costumes engaged in musical and everyday activities, a theme very popular in decorative art of the Empire and Restoration periods. The swan-shaped handles and the gold leaf gilding reflect the neoclassical taste that dominated the era, with particular attention to decorative richness and formal elegance.
These vases are particularly appreciated by collectors of European porcelain of the early 20th century and by enthusiasts of neoclassical decorative art. Their beauty lies in the combination of formal elegance, technical mastery in hand-painting and in the gilding with 23-karat gold leaf, as well as the historical value as a testimony of luxury craftsmanship of the time. Such objects are sought after by both private collectors and antique dealers specializing in European decorative arts for their aesthetic charm and historical-cultural significance.
Pair of porcelain vases with gold leaf gilding and hand-painted figurative scenes
These porcelain vases decorated with genre scenes represent the tradition of European craftsmanship of the early 20th century, probably of French origin. The painted scenes depict figures in period costumes engaged in musical and everyday activities, a theme very popular in decorative art of the Empire and Restoration periods. The swan-shaped handles and the gold leaf gilding reflect the neoclassical taste that dominated the era, with particular attention to decorative richness and formal elegance.
These vases are particularly appreciated by collectors of European porcelain of the early 20th century and by enthusiasts of neoclassical decorative art. Their beauty lies in the combination of formal elegance, technical mastery in hand-painting and in the gilding with 23-karat gold leaf, as well as the historical value as a testimony of luxury craftsmanship of the time. Such objects are sought after by both private collectors and antique dealers specializing in European decorative arts for their aesthetic charm and historical-cultural significance.
Details
Era
1900-2000
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
France
Material
Gold plated, Porcelain
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
38 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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