Vase - Porcelain - Empire-Style vase
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Empire-Style porcelain Napoleonic urn vase from France, late 19th century, 32 cm high, 18 cm wide and 12 cm in diameter, in excellent condition with gilded Napoleonic motifs including the imperial eagle, crowned N monogram, bees and stars, and swan-neck handles.
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Large Empire-Style Porcelain Napoleonic Motif Urn Vase.
An impressive porcelain urn-shaped vase executed in the stately French Empire revival style. The vase features a crisp white porcelain body richly adorned with finely detailed, bright gilded decoration.
Front View: Centered by a prominent Napoleonic Imperial Eagle with outspread wings perched on a lightning bolt, enclosed within a classic tied laurel wreath and flanked by five-pointed stars.
Rear View: Features the iconic crowned imperial monogram letter "N" centered within a matching laurel wreath.
Accents: The body and foot are further scattered with gilded Napoleonic bees and stars. The vase is flanked by elegant, heavily gilded swan-neck handles terminating in molded acanthus leaf terminals.
Structure: Raised on a turned pedestal foot resting on a square plinth base. The base is constructed with a central threaded metal rod assembly, typical of historic European porcelain manufacture.
Height: 32 cm
Width: 18 cm (handle to handle)
Diameter: 12 cm
Base: 10 cm × 10 cm
Condition: Excellent condition. Free from chips, cracks, repairs, or significant wear to the gilding. Highly preserved presentation.
Seller's Story
I have great respect to our history. So, it is very important to keep them safe. That is why i package the items very carrefully and safe. Falling from the hands may not be a problem.
Translated by Google TranslateLarge Empire-Style Porcelain Napoleonic Motif Urn Vase.
An impressive porcelain urn-shaped vase executed in the stately French Empire revival style. The vase features a crisp white porcelain body richly adorned with finely detailed, bright gilded decoration.
Front View: Centered by a prominent Napoleonic Imperial Eagle with outspread wings perched on a lightning bolt, enclosed within a classic tied laurel wreath and flanked by five-pointed stars.
Rear View: Features the iconic crowned imperial monogram letter "N" centered within a matching laurel wreath.
Accents: The body and foot are further scattered with gilded Napoleonic bees and stars. The vase is flanked by elegant, heavily gilded swan-neck handles terminating in molded acanthus leaf terminals.
Structure: Raised on a turned pedestal foot resting on a square plinth base. The base is constructed with a central threaded metal rod assembly, typical of historic European porcelain manufacture.
Height: 32 cm
Width: 18 cm (handle to handle)
Diameter: 12 cm
Base: 10 cm × 10 cm
Condition: Excellent condition. Free from chips, cracks, repairs, or significant wear to the gilding. Highly preserved presentation.
Seller's Story
I have great respect to our history. So, it is very important to keep them safe. That is why i package the items very carrefully and safe. Falling from the hands may not be a problem.
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Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Title additional information
Empire-Style vase
Country of origin
France
Material
Porcelain
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
32 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
0 cm
Diameter
12 cm
Estimated period
late 19th century
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