Vase - Gilt bronze
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Selected by Florentin Brunz Gaborieau
Holds a master’s in Art History, specialising in Second French Empire and Dutch Golden Age.
Estimate € 250 - € 280
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Description from the seller
Potiche vase in decorated ceramic with mounts in gilded bronze, Samson style
This potiche vase represents the European tradition of decorative ceramics of the 19th and 20th centuries, inspired by Oriental and Rococo styles. The mounts in gilded bronze and the multicolored floral decoration reflect the elegance of French and English manufactories that produced luxury ornamental objects for the aristocracy and the haute bourgeoisie. These vases were often made in pairs and used as decorative elements on consoles, fireplaces, or buffets in aristocratic homes.
These pieces are particularly valued by collectors of European decorative ceramics and by enthusiasts of period furnishings. The combination of finely painted ceramic with gilded bronze mounts represents the peak of decorative craftsmanship of the period, making these objects highly sought after in the antique market. Their value lies in the quality of the decoration, in the presence of the original bronze mounts, and in their ability to add elegance and refinement to any classical or eclectic setting.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
Translated by Google TranslatePotiche vase in decorated ceramic with mounts in gilded bronze, Samson style
This potiche vase represents the European tradition of decorative ceramics of the 19th and 20th centuries, inspired by Oriental and Rococo styles. The mounts in gilded bronze and the multicolored floral decoration reflect the elegance of French and English manufactories that produced luxury ornamental objects for the aristocracy and the haute bourgeoisie. These vases were often made in pairs and used as decorative elements on consoles, fireplaces, or buffets in aristocratic homes.
These pieces are particularly valued by collectors of European decorative ceramics and by enthusiasts of period furnishings. The combination of finely painted ceramic with gilded bronze mounts represents the peak of decorative craftsmanship of the period, making these objects highly sought after in the antique market. Their value lies in the quality of the decoration, in the presence of the original bronze mounts, and in their ability to add elegance and refinement to any classical or eclectic setting.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Weight
5 kg
Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Country of origin
France
Material
Bronze, Ceramic
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
38 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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