Vase (2) - Porcelain

Pair of porcelain vases with gilded swan-handles, Old Paris style

These vases embody the tradition of Parisian porcelain in the 19th century, characterized by elaborate decorations with hand-painted gallant scenes and rich gilding. Produced around 1830-1850, they reflect the neoclassical and Empire taste of the era, with swan-shaped handles and decorative panels depicting couples in 18th-century dress in pastoral settings. Such vases were prestigious objects destined for aristocratic and bourgeois homes, used as decorative elements for salons and formal rooms. Paris porcelain was highly valued for the quality of workmanship and the elegance of the decorations, which combined refined painting techniques with fired gilding. These pieces are particularly sought after by collectors of European porcelains of the 19th century and by enthusiasts of decorative arts from the neoclassical and Empire periods. Their value lies in the quality of execution, the rarity of complete pairs, and the excellent condition of the painted decorations and gilding.