Limoges - Vase (2) - Gilt bronze
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Pair of Limoges porcelain vases, hand-painted with gilt bronze mounts on a cobalt blue ground, dating to the 20th century in an antique style, with 28 cm width, 59 cm height, 25 cm depth, and weighing 12 kg, in excellent condition with minor signs of wear and age.
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Pair of Limoges porcelain vases hand-painted with mounts in gilt bronze and cobalt blue background.
These vases represent the excellence of Limoges porcelain production, renowned since the 18th century for the quality of its hard-paste and for the refined hand-painted decorations. The mark 'T Limoges Peint a la main' confirms the French origin and the artisanal craftsmanship. The decorative style with an intense cobalt blue enamel and hand-painted gallant scenes, together with the elaborate mounts in gilt bronze with swan-shaped handles, reflects the influence of prestigious imperial manufactories such as Sèvres, highly valued between the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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 TranslatePair of Limoges porcelain vases hand-painted with mounts in gilt bronze and cobalt blue background.
These vases represent the excellence of Limoges porcelain production, renowned since the 18th century for the quality of its hard-paste and for the refined hand-painted decorations. The mark 'T Limoges Peint a la main' confirms the French origin and the artisanal craftsmanship. The decorative style with an intense cobalt blue enamel and hand-painted gallant scenes, together with the elaborate mounts in gilt bronze with swan-shaped handles, reflects the influence of prestigious imperial manufactories such as Sèvres, highly valued between the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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.
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Era
1900-2000
Weight
12 kg
Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Specific region of origin
Limoges
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
France
Material
Bronze, Porcelain
Style
Antique
Manufacturer/brand
Limoges
Colour
Blue, Gold
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
59 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
25 cm
Estimated period
20th century
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