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Pair Of Medici Vases In Brussels Porcelain (1840-1850)
Two 19th-century Empire-style gilt vases with various hand-painted decorations of rural scenes. The handles are in the form of a mascaron, an ornamental motif in the form of a grotesque or distorted mask.
The term "Vieux Bruxelles" refers to the fine, often hand-painted porcelain produced in Brussels in the 18th and 19th centuries. Although Belgium did not achieve the same worldwide renown as France's Sèvres or Germany's Meissen, Brussels porcelain had its own elegant style that is still appreciated by collectors today. Porcelain production in Brussels began in the second half of the 18th century, with workshops that rivaled established names in Europe. Production flourished in the early 19th century, but gradually faded away with the rise of industrial porcelain production. These vases probably date from the period 1840-1850, when the Empire style was resurfacing.
Condition: Both vases are in good condition with signs of normal wear.
The term "Vieux Bruxelles" refers to the fine, often hand-painted porcelain produced in Brussels in the 18th and 19th centuries. Although Belgium did not achieve the same worldwide renown as France's Sèvres or Germany's Meissen, Brussels porcelain had its own elegant style that is still appreciated by collectors today. Porcelain production in Brussels began in the second half of the 18th century, with workshops that rivaled established names in Europe. Production flourished in the early 19th century, but gradually faded away with the rise of industrial porcelain production. These vases probably date from the period 1840-1850, when the Empire style was resurfacing.
Condition: Both vases are in good condition with signs of normal wear.
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