Medicis-Vase - Cup and saucer - Opaline glass - Showpiece vase Napoleon III

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Florentin Brunz Gaborieau
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Holds a master’s in Art History, specialising in Second French Empire and Dutch Golden Age.

Estimate  € 500 - € 550
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€305
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€225

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This French Napoleon III opal-glass Médicis vase, dating from around 1850, stands on a base and is decorated with green, red and white floral and foliate glass cabochons, gold detailing and a wavy gilt rim; it measures 35.5 cm high and 22.5 cm wide.

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Rare Medici-style opal glass vase on a pedestal, whose entire surface is decorated with green, red, and white glass cabochons of flowers and vines, with gold embellishments and a wavy gilded rim. Dating: Napoleon III, about 1850. Material: opal glass with rich real gold plating. Dimensions: height 35.5 cm, width 22.5 cm, total weight 2255 g. Condition: excellent age-appropriate condition, no gold wear, see photos. Photos are part of the description. Costs for insured shipping and packaging are paid by the buyer. Origin: from a German diplomatic household.

Rare Medici-style opal glass vase on a pedestal, whose entire surface is decorated with green, red, and white glass cabochons of flowers and vines, with gold embellishments and a wavy gilded rim. Dating: Napoleon III, about 1850. Material: opal glass with rich real gold plating. Dimensions: height 35.5 cm, width 22.5 cm, total weight 2255 g. Condition: excellent age-appropriate condition, no gold wear, see photos. Photos are part of the description. Costs for insured shipping and packaging are paid by the buyer. Origin: from a German diplomatic household.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
2255 g
Style subtype
Napoleon III
Glass type
Opaline glass
Title additional information
Showpiece vase Napoleon III
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Medicis-Vase
Material
Glass
Style
Antique
Colour
Blue, Gold, Multicolour, White
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
35.5 cm
Width
22.5 cm
Depth
22.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
GermanyVerified
121
Objects sold
100%
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