Olier & Caron – Solid Silver Vase From The Late 19th Century
Artist: Olier & Caron
An impressive solid silver vaseresting on a circular, fluted pedestal decorated withradiating fluting.
The body, ovoid in shapeand significantly bulging, has a smooth, polished surface, accented at itslower part by a leaf-motif frieze in relief.
It extends into along, flared neck, adorned with deep vertical fluting that gradually widenstoward the shoulder. The neck is punctuated by cascadingfoliage and applied plant motifs, beginning below theupper rim and ending with foliage ornaments.
At the junction of the neck andthe body, bouquets of leaves, flowers, and fruits in reliefaccentuate the shoulders and highlight the vase’s architectural lines.
The entire piece rests on acircular, fluted base, edged with concentric moldings.This vase, inspired byNeoclassical design in the Louis XVI style, is distinguished by the alternation ofsmooth surfaces, fluting, and finely chiseled plant motifs.
It retains itsremovable brass inner receptacle, designed to hold flowers andprotect silverware.
Dimensions: Height 34.5 cm - Body width: 21 cmDiameterof the neck: 14 cm - Diameter of the base: 12.5 cm Interiorbrass receptacle: Height 25 cm -Diameter of the neck: 10 cm
Material: 950/1°°° fine silver
Netweight of silver: 2,920 grams
Hallmark:MINERVE
Period:LATE 19TH CENTURY
Silversmith: OLIER & CARON
Origin:France/Paris
The body, ovoid in shapeand significantly bulging, has a smooth, polished surface, accented at itslower part by a leaf-motif frieze in relief.
It extends into along, flared neck, adorned with deep vertical fluting that gradually widenstoward the shoulder. The neck is punctuated by cascadingfoliage and applied plant motifs, beginning below theupper rim and ending with foliage ornaments.
At the junction of the neck andthe body, bouquets of leaves, flowers, and fruits in reliefaccentuate the shoulders and highlight the vase’s architectural lines.
The entire piece rests on acircular, fluted base, edged with concentric moldings.This vase, inspired byNeoclassical design in the Louis XVI style, is distinguished by the alternation ofsmooth surfaces, fluting, and finely chiseled plant motifs.
It retains itsremovable brass inner receptacle, designed to hold flowers andprotect silverware.
Dimensions: Height 34.5 cm - Body width: 21 cmDiameterof the neck: 14 cm - Diameter of the base: 12.5 cm Interiorbrass receptacle: Height 25 cm -Diameter of the neck: 10 cm
Material: 950/1°°° fine silver
Netweight of silver: 2,920 grams
Hallmark:MINERVE
Period:LATE 19TH CENTURY
Silversmith: OLIER & CARON
Origin:France/Paris
8 500 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Sterling silver
Width: 21 cm (panse)
Diameter: 14 cm (au col)
Height: 34,5 cm
Reference (ID): 1841254
Availability: In stock
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