Vase (2) - Gilt bronze, Pair of monumental Rococo porcelain vases in Sèvres-style porcelain with gilded bronze mounts – 136

Exceptional pair of two monumental decorative porcelain vases, in the Sevres style, richly adorned with mounts in gilded bronze. With a remarkable height of about 136 cm each, these vases present an imposing architecture: an ovoid porcelain body, a high flared neck, a domed lid surmounted by a decorative bronze element, bronze handles featuring ram’s head motifs, a porcelain plinth, and a substantial gilded bronze base. The two pieces feature different and complementary polychrome decorations. One vase is adorned with an important figurative scene of gallant inspiration, surrounded by rich turquoise, floral, and gold decorative elements. The other features, notably, a pastoral landscape, also framed by gilded ornaments. The ensemble adopts the decorative vocabulary characteristic of the great French productions in the Louis XV / Louis XVI and Sevres style, with abundant gilding, Rocaille motifs, garlands, decorative trophies, and bronze elements. The substantial bronze mounts contribute to the monumental character of the set: handles, rings, surrounds, lid elements, and bases. Characteristics: - Ensemble: pair of 2 vases - Main material: porcelain - Mounts: gilded bronze - Style: Sevres / French taste - Height: about 136 cm per vase - Maximum width: about 48 cm - Depth: about 43 cm - Weight: about 38 to 40 kg per vase - Total weight: about 76 to 80 kg - Decorations: figurative scenes, landscape, floral motifs and gilded ornaments - Decorative ram’s head handles - No signature or maker’s mark identified to date. The vases consist of several elements assembled according to a traditional construction with a central support rod. Fine overall decorative condition given their size and nature. There may be age-related traces, use, oxidation/patina of the mounts, and slight gilding alterations. The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow precise assessment of their condition. Due to their exceptional size, weight, and fragility, special care must be taken in transport. This pair constitutes a particularly spectacular decorative ensemble, suitable for a grand residence, a townhouse, a hall, a gallery, or a major collection of decorative arts.