Vase (3) - Gilt brass





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Three brass vases with hand-painted figures in historical dress, made in France, dating to 1980–1990, each 14 cm wide, 23 cm high and 14 cm deep, weighing 2.4 kg, in good used condition with minor signs of age and stains.
Description from the seller
Set of three brass vases with hand-painted decorations depicting figures in historical costume.
These decorated brass vases represent French craftsmanship from the late 19th or early 20th century, when the production of worked metal objects with figurative scenes was particularly valued. The hand-painted decorations depict figures in historical attire, reflecting the taste for the Romantic and historicist aesthetic typical of the era. The technique blends metalworking with decorative painting, creating ornamental pieces highly sought after for their artistic refinement and quality of execution.
These vases are sought after by collectors of French decorative art and by enthusiasts of antique objects for their artisanal refinement and historical charm. The complete set of three coordinated pieces significantly enhances their collectible value. Such artifacts attract interior designers, collectors of decorative art, and enthusiasts of historical craftsmanship who appreciate the quality of workmanship and the elegance of the painted decorations, representing a fascinating example of French decorative art from the Belle Époque period.
Seller's Story
Set of three brass vases with hand-painted decorations depicting figures in historical costume.
These decorated brass vases represent French craftsmanship from the late 19th or early 20th century, when the production of worked metal objects with figurative scenes was particularly valued. The hand-painted decorations depict figures in historical attire, reflecting the taste for the Romantic and historicist aesthetic typical of the era. The technique blends metalworking with decorative painting, creating ornamental pieces highly sought after for their artistic refinement and quality of execution.
These vases are sought after by collectors of French decorative art and by enthusiasts of antique objects for their artisanal refinement and historical charm. The complete set of three coordinated pieces significantly enhances their collectible value. Such artifacts attract interior designers, collectors of decorative art, and enthusiasts of historical craftsmanship who appreciate the quality of workmanship and the elegance of the painted decorations, representing a fascinating example of French decorative art from the Belle Époque period.

