Pair of Late 19th Century Neoclassical Colorful Bronze and Onyx Champlevé Enameled Footed Vases, France

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Pair of late 19th century Neoclassical colorful bronze and onyx champlevé enameled footed vases, France

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Material: bronze, copper, … more Pair of late 19th century Neoclassical colorful bronze and onyx champlevé enameled footed vases, France

By: unknown
Material: bronze, copper, metal, enamel, paint, stone, onyx
Technique: metalwork, cast, molded, painted, hand-painted, cold-painted, hand-crafted, enameled, Cloissoné, Champlevé
Dimensions: 4 in x 4 in x 8 in
Date: late 19th century
Style: Napoleon III, Rococo Revival, Neoclassicism, Louis XVI, Empire
Place of origin: France

Pair of late 19th-century Neoclassical footed vases crafted in France. Each vase features a bronze neck and foot intricately painted with cold enamel using the Champlevé technique. Their bodies and small pedestals are crafted from whitish onyx stone. These vases epitomize the elegant fusion of Neoclassical and Rococo Revival styles.

Champlevé, a technique dating back to the medieval era, involves carving into metal surfaces to create compartments for enamel, resulting in vivid and enduring colors. This technique requires meticulous precision and artistry, reflecting the skilled craftsmanship. less