Lidded vase - cobalt glass, .950 silver

EXCEPTIONAL AND EXTREMELY RARE FRENCH EMPIRE CONFITURIER IN THE FORM OF A MEDICI VASE BY ABEL-ÉTIENNE GIROUX – PARIS, CIRCA 1798–1809

A truly outstanding and highly important work of art from the golden age of French decorative arts, this magnificent confiturier embodies the full power, refinement, and authority of the Empire style at its absolute peak. Created by the celebrated Parisian maker Abel-Étienne Giroux, official supplier to the imperial court, this piece is not merely decorative but a statement of prestige, history, and uncompromising craftsmanship.

The form is nothing short of iconic: a superb Medici vase, masterfully proportioned and enriched with finely pierced palmette decoration of exceptional delicacy and precision. The extraordinary ram’s head handles, sculpted with remarkable strength and detail, assert the unmistakable imperial vocabulary inspired by antiquity and power. The brilliance of the silver is elevated to an entirely different level by the presence of the original deep cobalt blue glass liner, creating a dramatic and luxurious contrast that immediately captures the eye and commands attention in any setting.

Pieces of this calibre are exceedingly rare on the market. The combination of a prestigious maker, noble provenance from the Château de Tournay, and such a striking and intact composition makes this an object of the highest desirability. It stands at the crossroads of art, history, and luxury, appealing equally to advanced collectors, interior connoisseurs, and investors seeking tangible heritage assets of lasting value.

With its perfect scale of 23.5 cm in height, its refined silver (720 grams), with Glass 990 grams, and its remarkable state of preservation enhanced by a beautiful, authentic patina, this confiturier represents a museum-worthy example of early 19th-century Parisian excellence.

0.95 Pure Silver / French masterpiece

Reserve price set at CHF 5,000. Estimated value CHF 10,000.

An extraordinarily rare opportunity to acquire a true Empire masterpiece of exceptional presence, historical significance, and undeniable visual impact.