Monumental Napoleon III Cobalt Blue Porcelain Vase with Gilt-Bronze Mounts – France, 19th Century - Double handled vase - gilded bronze,, Porcelain - Neoclassical vase
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Napoleon III era cobalt blue porcelain vase with gilt-bronze mounts, made in France (Paris), circa 1850–1880, 47 cm high, 40 cm wide, 27 cm deep, in good condition with small signs of age and spots.
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An impressive and richly decorated French Napoleon III vase, dating from the second half of the 19th century, combining deep cobalt blue porcelain with elaborate gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts.
The elegant ovoid porcelain body is embellished with a finely modelled gilt-bronze floral garland featuring roses and delicate blossoms.
Particularly striking are the monumental openwork handles, intricately cast with scrolling foliage and ornamental motifs, creating an impressive and harmonious silhouette.
The neck is framed by a richly detailed gilt-bronze foliate border, while the lower section is adorned with sculptural acanthus leaves. The vase rests on a finely decorated socle and an architectural gilt-bronze base.
The intense cobalt blue glaze contrasts beautifully with the warm gilding, highlighting the quality of the bronze craftsmanship and the refined decorative character of the piece.
A fine example of French decorative arts from the Napoleon III period, reflecting the revival of classical and Louis XVI design elements.
Details
Origin: France
Period: Napoleon III, second half of the 19th century
Date: Circa 1850–1880
Materials: Cobalt blue glazed porcelain and gilt bronze (ormolu)
Style: Napoleon III / Louis XVI Revival
Dimensions
Height: 47 cm
Width: 40 cm
Depth: 27 cm
A substantial and highly decorative collector's piece, distinguished by its generous proportions, elaborate gilt-bronze ornamentation and striking cobalt blue porcelain. An elegant statement piece for a refined classical interior or an important collection of 19th-century French decorative arts.
The photos are part of the description. Our objects can be viewed in the Mora Antiques showroom in Bilzen-Hoeselt, Belgium.
An impressive and richly decorated French Napoleon III vase, dating from the second half of the 19th century, combining deep cobalt blue porcelain with elaborate gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts.
The elegant ovoid porcelain body is embellished with a finely modelled gilt-bronze floral garland featuring roses and delicate blossoms.
Particularly striking are the monumental openwork handles, intricately cast with scrolling foliage and ornamental motifs, creating an impressive and harmonious silhouette.
The neck is framed by a richly detailed gilt-bronze foliate border, while the lower section is adorned with sculptural acanthus leaves. The vase rests on a finely decorated socle and an architectural gilt-bronze base.
The intense cobalt blue glaze contrasts beautifully with the warm gilding, highlighting the quality of the bronze craftsmanship and the refined decorative character of the piece.
A fine example of French decorative arts from the Napoleon III period, reflecting the revival of classical and Louis XVI design elements.
Details
Origin: France
Period: Napoleon III, second half of the 19th century
Date: Circa 1850–1880
Materials: Cobalt blue glazed porcelain and gilt bronze (ormolu)
Style: Napoleon III / Louis XVI Revival
Dimensions
Height: 47 cm
Width: 40 cm
Depth: 27 cm
A substantial and highly decorative collector's piece, distinguished by its generous proportions, elaborate gilt-bronze ornamentation and striking cobalt blue porcelain. An elegant statement piece for a refined classical interior or an important collection of 19th-century French decorative arts.
The photos are part of the description. Our objects can be viewed in the Mora Antiques showroom in Bilzen-Hoeselt, Belgium.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Napoleon III
Specific region of origin
Paris
Title additional information
Neoclassical vase
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
gilded bronze,, Porcelain
Style
Antique
Manufacturer/brand
Monumental Napoleon III Cobalt Blue Porcelain Vase with Gilt-Bronze Mounts – France, 19th Century
Colour
Blue, Gold
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
47 cm
Width
49 cm
Depth
27 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
