manifattura azienda italiana Giulia Mangani Firenze - Vase - Tulip vase in a corbeille shape with a square base (Sèvres style) featuring foliate reliefs - luxury - paste porcelain - golden coin scene

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AUCTION HISTORY
Single vases (Sevres-style or school, 19th century): Average winning price ranging from €400 to €1,200.

Pairs of vases: The pair of this model typically goes to auction in a range between €1,500 and €3,500.

Pieces with the original Sèvres mark of royal manufacture: If it bears the original mark from the 18th/19th century (not just in style), assessments easily exceed €5,000 - €10,000+.

HISTORY
The piece was a 'Modele de Présentation', i.e., a specimen personally chosen to be exhibited in the family’s representative galleries to astonish guests during diplomatic receptions.
Meticulously preserved for generations away from direct light and temperature fluctuations, the vase has retained the original brilliance of the gilt gold and the depth of cobalt blue, making it a museum-quality piece that elevates any private collection.

Historical Context
The vase belongs to the golden age of European porcelain manufacturing in the XX century created by the Florentine luxury company Giulia Mangani, characterized by Rococo Revival (Louis XV Style). This manufacture embodies the period when hand-painted porcelain was the ultimate status symbol for European nobility and high bourgeoisie. The complex raised relief modeling and the brush-applied gold leaf reflect atelier-level technical craftsmanship, close to the prestigious standards of French Sèvres or German Meissen manufactories.

The Subject
The central reserve, inset within a gilded rocailles frame, presents a pastoral gallant scene. Carefully painted by hand, it draws inspiration from the famous compositions of Antoine Watteau and François Boucher: figures dressed in period attire immersed in bucolic nature, symbols of idyll, grace, and timeless elegance.

Symbolism of the Vase
Every decorative element conveys a precise prestige message:
- The acanthus and palm leaves in relief, rendered in deep blue with genuine gold gilding, have long represented victory, eternal life, and the triumph of unwavering beauty.
- The chalice shape and the upper radiating gold symbolize abundance, prosperity, and the regal light emanating from within the home.

The pastoral scene: Evokes the pursuit of harmony, courtly love, and inner peace—values highly sought after in noble residences.

Rarity of the Pendant (Overall Value)
In high-end collecting, the presence or the likelihood of a pendant (a mirror-image pair) exponentially elevates the artwork’s commercial value. Vases of this type were designed as showpieces for fireplaces or entrance consoles: finding an exemplar preserved in excellent condition with intact gilding is itself a rare feat, but presenting it as a unique elite piece or paired with its pendant transforms the purchase into a true work of art investment.

Noble History of the Vase
Objects of this architectural and decorative caliber were not intended for daily use, but as parade pieces destined for the reception rooms of noble homes and historic palaces of European aristocracy. The rigidly shaped base on a plinth, with scroll-like feet, combined with the imposing 360-degree decorative presence, testifies to origins in refined, high-status commissions.

Final Meaning
This vase represents the quintessence of 20th-century ceramic art: not merely a piece of furniture, but a porcelain sculpture that fuses masterful painting, molding artistry, and the precious shine of gold. A piece of history capable of imparting immediacy, solemnity, and timeless charm to any private collection.

Color Disclaimer and Condition of the Object: As these are period porcelain/art objects, please note that the color tones, gilding reflections, and details visible in the images may show slight tonal variations from the actual object due to photographic rendering and lighting. The images are considered an integral part of the description, but the live object takes precedence.