Pair of Sevres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Vases.
Auction Date: March 18, 2022
Estimate: Estimate: 600 - 800
Sold for: $6,600
Lot: 3539
French, the mounts possibly American.
Circa 1900.
Neoclassical style. The turquoise ground domed vases painted in delicate polychrome enamels with putti at play within Four Seasons of winter, spring, summer and autumn, between slight bands of faux pearls and rubies. The gilt bronze mounts with angular handles issuing heads of putti among wings under berried knops, and atop feet and bases of laurel, pomegranite, oak and faux draperies.
Brass lining to covers 2860 feet of the bases with 77 to each.
Approximate dimensions: 18 3/8 H. x8 1/2 W., from handle to handle, bases 5 1/2 square..
Condition: Overall condition is very good.
Notes: Retailers such as Tiffany, Davis Collamore etc., specialized in imported goods from Europe, adding additional bronze mounts to create even more important looking objects for the Nouveau Riches.