19th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Porcelain Vases - a Pair

Description

An exceptional matching pair of exhibition quality bisque porcelain urns / vases, very fine French work, elegant Louis XVI style, … more An exceptional matching pair of exhibition quality bisque porcelain urns / vases, very fine French work, elegant Louis XVI style, finished with luxurious Neoclassical taste, the magnificent, richly decorated ovoid form antique urns / vases adorned in sumptuous finely gilded, chiseled and chased ormolu mounts.

Made in France in the late 19th century, having shaped rope twist handles rising above classical female mask mounts decorating the sides, bands of decadent gold-tone gilded bronze floral garland and ribbon draped laurel swags flanked by exuberant scallop-shell running ornamentation, complementing the matte white color of the bisque porcelain.

The waisted neck and slightly flared rim with simple decoration, the waisted pedestal base ornamented with stylized acanthus leaves in gilt bronze, leading to a cavetto square white marble socle encircled with stepped scrolling foliate festoon ornamental gilt bronze capped circular foot, green felt verso. France, likely Paris, circa 1880

Dimensions: (each / approx)
16.5" High; Base: 4.5" Wide, 4.5" Deep
Overall: 8" Wide, 6" Deep

Provenance:
Acquired from an important private collection, Heritage Auction, Dallas, Texas.

Condition:
Excellent quality, craftsmanship, detailing, and condition. Superb presentation. Elegantly aged, lightly patinated, typical expected age appropriate wear including slight rubbing to gilding.

Overall in exceptional shape, stunning, yet restrained and unpretentious, the perfect finishing touch on your fireplace mantel, console, or entry table, sure to add sophisticated elegance, refined decadence and timeless style to any space. less