French Antique - Vase - Porcelain

19th Century French Porcelain Vase – Cobalt Blue & Gilt Floral Decoration

Elegant antique French porcelain vase distinguished by its refined neoclassical silhouette and rich hand-painted decoration. The warm ivory-white porcelain is enhanced with deep cobalt blue, delicate gilt floral motifs and finely applied gold bands.

Key Details

Origin & Period: France, 19th century, in the tradition of French decorative porcelain.

Decoration: Striking cobalt-blue frieze embellished with stylised gilt flowers and foliage, complemented by scattered gold motifs, fine vertical lines and multiple gilded borders.

Materials & Craftsmanship: Glazed porcelain with painted cobalt decoration and extensive gold detailing. The flared rim and stepped circular foot create an elegant architectural profile.

Dimensions: Height 21.5 cm (8.46 in); diameter 19.8 cm (7.80 in).

Condition: Antique condition with visible age-related wear, particularly rubbing and fading to some of the gilding and painted details, along with minor surface marks. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form an integral part of the condition description.

Collectibility: A decorative example of French antique porcelain, particularly appealing for collectors of 19th-century ceramics, Empire-inspired interiors and blue-and-gold decorative objects.


A graceful display piece whose strong cobalt and gold palette gives it considerable decorative presence.