Pair Of Paris Porcelain Vases – Circa 1820

Pair of Paris porcelain vases
Circa 1820/1830

Dimensions:
Height: approximately 29 cm
Base: 9.5 x 9.5 cm
Materials: Glazed and biscuit porcelain
Condition: Very good condition
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Refined pair of Paris porcelain vases, dating from the Restoration, circa 1820–1830.
Each vase rests on a slender pedestal with a square base, richly enhanced with gilding.The decoration alternates on each side:– one side adorned with a sumptuous hand-painted bouquet of polychrome flowers (roses, pansies, cornflowers, various foliage),– another side with neoclassical gilt decoration, composed of laurel branches and stylized emblems.
The deep blue background highlights the richness of the decoration and contrasts subtly with the handles sculpted in white biscuit, depicting finely modeled rams' heads. This contrast between the glossy enamelled surface and the matte biscuit is typical of high-end Parisian productions under the July Monarchy and the end of the Empire. The gilded neck, base and fillets accentuate the elegance of the whole, revealing decorative work of great finesse.
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These vases bear witness to the refinement of Paris porcelain at the beginning of the 19th century. Their decorative elegance, their contrasting palette (deep blue, gilding, matte white) and the quality of their execution make them ideal pieces for a console, a fireplace ...