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French porcelain vase from the Historism period, mid‑19th century, with a flat‑pressed hexagonal shape, polychrome decoration featuring a romantic couple on the front and a bouquet on the reverse, green ground with rich gilding, height 15.5 cm, width 13.5 cm, depth 8 cm, in good used condition with minor signs of aging and defects.
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Elegant Historicism Vase from France – Mid-19th Century
This exceptional vase from the Historicism era combines artistic craftsmanship with representative elegance. Made in France around the mid-19th century, it captivates with its rare, flattened hexagonal form and an elaborately relief-carved surface.
The finely detailed, polychrome painting shows a romantic couple in an idyllic landscape on the front, while the back is adorned with a detailed bouquet of flowers. The rich green ground provides an noble contrast to the lavish gilding that artfully frames the decoration and accentuates the sculptural ornaments.
A decorative collector's piece with a strong presence – ideal for lovers of historic porcelain art or as a stylish accent in classic interiors.
Details:
Era: Historicism
Origin: France
Dating: Mid-19th Century
Form: Flattened hexagonal form
Decoration: Polychrome painting with couple (front) & bouquet of flowers (back)
Coloring: Green ground with rich gilding
Height: approx. 15.5 cm
A charming unique item with romantic charm and art-historical value.
Elegant Historicism Vase from France – Mid-19th Century
This exceptional vase from the Historicism era combines artistic craftsmanship with representative elegance. Made in France around the mid-19th century, it captivates with its rare, flattened hexagonal form and an elaborately relief-carved surface.
The finely detailed, polychrome painting shows a romantic couple in an idyllic landscape on the front, while the back is adorned with a detailed bouquet of flowers. The rich green ground provides an noble contrast to the lavish gilding that artfully frames the decoration and accentuates the sculptural ornaments.
A decorative collector's piece with a strong presence – ideal for lovers of historic porcelain art or as a stylish accent in classic interiors.
Details:
Era: Historicism
Origin: France
Dating: Mid-19th Century
Form: Flattened hexagonal form
Decoration: Polychrome painting with couple (front) & bouquet of flowers (back)
Coloring: Green ground with rich gilding
Height: approx. 15.5 cm
A charming unique item with romantic charm and art-historical value.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Porcelain
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
15.5 cm
Width
13.5 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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