Vase (2) - Opaline glass

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Florentin Brunz Gaborieau
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Pair of opaline glass vases from France dating to circa 1850–1900, each 12 cm wide, 26 cm high and 12 cm deep, decorated with polychrome romantic scenes of young ladies, gilded details and Bordeaux friezes in gold, in good condition with age-related wear and stains.

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Very elegant pair of opaline vases painted and gilded from the Napoléon III era, dating from the second half of the 19th century.

The vases feature a rich Romantic polychrome decoration depicting young ladies in pastoral landscapes, framed by delicate gold motifs and wide Bordeaux friezes highlighted with fine gold.

The scenes are finely executed, as are the rich gilding, offering a beautiful decorative effect.

The two opalines are in good condition for objects that are about 150 years old.

Very elegant pair of opaline vases painted and gilded from the Napoléon III era, dating from the second half of the 19th century.

The vases feature a rich Romantic polychrome decoration depicting young ladies in pastoral landscapes, framed by delicate gold motifs and wide Bordeaux friezes highlighted with fine gold.

The scenes are finely executed, as are the rich gilding, offering a beautiful decorative effect.

The two opalines are in good condition for objects that are about 150 years old.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Glass type
Opaline glass
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
France
Material
Glass
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
26 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
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