Pair Of Chinese-style Vases In Enameled Glass With Bronze Mounts

Rare pair of cobalt blue glass obelisk vases with engraved designs, mounted in gilded bronze – 19th century

Exceptional pair of obelisk-shaped vases in cobalt blue glass, richly decorated with engraved and frosted scenes depicting characters of Far Eastern inspiration in a stylized landscape, animated with birds and plants. The decorations, executed with great finesse, are created through delicate engraving and frosting work, producing a remarkable contrast with the depth of the blue glass.

Each vase rests on an elegant mount of finely chiselled and gilded bronze, forming a base with leafy scrolls typical of high-quality decorative productions of the 19th century. The edges highlighted with gilded lines emphasize the architectural purity of the shape and give the whole a particularly refined sculptural presence.

Cabinet and collector objects, these vases reflect the 19th-century taste for Orientalism and the art of
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