Vase - Amphora - Bronze, Ceramic - Floral Decoration
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Estimate € 200 - € 300
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Description from the seller
It is a vase that embodies that mid-20th-century decorative luxury, when hand-painted porcelain and gilded metal details were still synonymous with domestic elegance and a taste inherited from the great European manufactories. The piece pairs a porcelain body richly decorated with flowers — vibrant bouquets in pinks, reds, yellows, and violets — with an ornamental structure in gilded bronze, which acts as frame, pedestal, and visual accent.
The body, bulging and generous, features a floral painting that seeks exuberance rather than botanical accuracy: broad petals, saturated colors, leaves unfolding freely. It speaks the decorative language inherited from late Romanticism, reinterpreted in a modern key, designed to bring color and presence to a living room or entry hall. On this lively surface, the gilded-bronze details — leaves, scrollwork, moldings, small volutes — function as an architecture that sustains and ennobles the piece. The gold, warm and slightly aged, creates a delicious contrast with the greenish floral tones of the porcelain.
The circular base, also in gilded bronze, rests on small rounded feet that elevate the vase and give it an almost ceremonial air. The upper edge, finished with a vegetal frieze, completes the composition with a touch of controlled theatricality, very typical of decorative objects of the era.
Overall, it is a vase that blends craftsmanship, color, and metallic ornamentation with a naturalness that makes it a protagonist piece, perfect for interiors seeking character and a touch of luminous classicism.
Certified shipping and careful packaging.
Seller's Story
Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships.
But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices.
On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
Translated by Google TranslateIt is a vase that embodies that mid-20th-century decorative luxury, when hand-painted porcelain and gilded metal details were still synonymous with domestic elegance and a taste inherited from the great European manufactories. The piece pairs a porcelain body richly decorated with flowers — vibrant bouquets in pinks, reds, yellows, and violets — with an ornamental structure in gilded bronze, which acts as frame, pedestal, and visual accent.
The body, bulging and generous, features a floral painting that seeks exuberance rather than botanical accuracy: broad petals, saturated colors, leaves unfolding freely. It speaks the decorative language inherited from late Romanticism, reinterpreted in a modern key, designed to bring color and presence to a living room or entry hall. On this lively surface, the gilded-bronze details — leaves, scrollwork, moldings, small volutes — function as an architecture that sustains and ennobles the piece. The gold, warm and slightly aged, creates a delicious contrast with the greenish floral tones of the porcelain.
The circular base, also in gilded bronze, rests on small rounded feet that elevate the vase and give it an almost ceremonial air. The upper edge, finished with a vegetal frieze, completes the composition with a touch of controlled theatricality, very typical of decorative objects of the era.
Overall, it is a vase that blends craftsmanship, color, and metallic ornamentation with a naturalness that makes it a protagonist piece, perfect for interiors seeking character and a touch of luminous classicism.
Certified shipping and careful packaging.
Seller's Story
Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships.
But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices.
On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Floral Decoration
Country of origin
France
Model
Amphora
Material
Bronze, Ceramic
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
38 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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