Urn - Italian Porcelain - Neoclassical porcelain-covered vase - Porcelain, Bronze, Brass

Elegant urn / decorative covered vase in cobalt blue glazed porcelain (in the Sevres style) and chased gilt bronze. The piece features a central hand-painted panel depicting a rich bouquet of flowers (roses, anemones) signed by the artist.

The ensemble rests on a square bronze claw-foot base and bears two elaborately styled side handles as well as a lid surmounted by a pinecone-shaped knop.

Manufacture / Brand: A.C.F. (Artistiche Ceramiche Fiorentine), marked under the base "ACF MOD DEP" (Registered Design).

Materials: Fine glazed porcelain and bronze / gilded brass.

Decoration: Hand-painted floral decoration (signed), gilding with gold paint on a midnight blue background.

Origin: Italy (Florence).

Period: 1910-1930

Condition:
Very good overall condition. The porcelain and the painted decoration are very well preserved.