Vintage Hand-Painted Porcelain De Paris Vases Napoleon III France - a Pair

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Pair of antique vases in French porcelain "Porcelain de Paris"; the delicate and colorful hand-painted decorations represent two rural landscapes; … Read more Pair of antique vases in French porcelain "Porcelain de Paris"; the delicate and colorful hand-painted decorations represent two rural landscapes; while on the back the vases are white with light leaf designs in pure gold; the two vases are then finished in the base, handles, and body always in pure gold, creating a rich and elegant whole; in some parts, the pure gold appears worn, but this makes the two objects much more fascinating and historically interesting. The pieces were made between 1870 and 1875 respecting ancient traditions and the raw material (kaolin) by master craftsmen. “Porcelain de Paris” is a term that refers collectively to the various porcelain decorating workshops and studios within and around Paris, France. It is not the name of any single company or producer and is usually applied to craft objects of excellent workmanship produced between the mid and late nineteenth century. The makers are in some cases obscure and generally unknown or have created only a few and rare pieces. Antique porcelain objects from Paris are the most desired by collectors and are present in many museums around the world. Measures diameter 13 cm. height 22 cm. See less