Vase - Gilt bronze





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Holds a master’s in Art History, specialising in Second French Empire and Dutch Golden Age.
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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
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.
