Vase (2) - Porcelain

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Pair of porcelain vases with hand-painted scenes and gilded decoration, from Paris, France, in Empire style (circa 1750–1800), each about 17×25×11 cm and together weighing about 6 kg.

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Pair of porcelain vases with hand-painted scenes and gilded decorations.

These porcelain vases with gilded decorations and hand-painted scenes embody the elegance of the French Empire style, popular at the end of the eighteenth century. The depicted scenes show figures in period costumes in pastoral or mythological settings, typical of Paris porcelain productions and European manufactories of the era. These vases were made as prestigious decorative objects for aristocratic and bourgeois homes.

These vases are particularly appreciated by collectors of antique porcelain and enthusiasts of eighteenth-century decorative art. Their charm lies in the refined execution of the painted scenes, the elaborate gilding, and the classic amphora-shaped form with scroll handles. Such pieces are sought after for both their historical value and their ability to enrich classical and elegant interiors, representing an excellent example of late eighteenth-century European ceramic craftsmanship.

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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Pair of porcelain vases with hand-painted scenes and gilded decorations.

These porcelain vases with gilded decorations and hand-painted scenes embody the elegance of the French Empire style, popular at the end of the eighteenth century. The depicted scenes show figures in period costumes in pastoral or mythological settings, typical of Paris porcelain productions and European manufactories of the era. These vases were made as prestigious decorative objects for aristocratic and bourgeois homes.

These vases are particularly appreciated by collectors of antique porcelain and enthusiasts of eighteenth-century decorative art. Their charm lies in the refined execution of the painted scenes, the elaborate gilding, and the classic amphora-shaped form with scroll handles. Such pieces are sought after for both their historical value and their ability to enrich classical and elegant interiors, representing an excellent example of late eighteenth-century European ceramic craftsmanship.

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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Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
6 kg
Style subtype
Empire
Specific region of origin
Paris
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
France
Material
Porcelain
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
25 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated period
1750-1800
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Objects sold
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