Pair of Chinese enamel vases

A pair of large Chinese gilt and black ground cloisonné enamel vases Chinese, 20th Century Height 67cm, diameter 38cm These beautiful vases are exceptional examples of Chinese ...

Pair of very large Chinese cloisonné enamel vases with French ormolu mounts Chinese and French, 20th century Height 215cm, diameter 78cm These superb vases bring together exceptional Chinese enamelling with ornate French ormolu mounts, combining the complex cloisonné technique with sumptuously detailed gilt-bronze additions. The ovoid-form vases are applied with lavish natural designs on the main body, decorated with eye-catching birds and butterflies amongst flowers and shrubbery. The animal and foliate motifs are set on top of a cream ground with intricate geometric patterning that emphasises the elaborate design of the vases. The necks of the vases are similarly decorated with birds and greenery. The necks and feet also feature ornate geometric patterns that complement the natural colour palette of the main body, adding further intricacy to the enamelled designs. Surmounting the vases is a pierced ormolu rim, which features acanthus-style and pineapple designs which complement the foliate imagery on the vases below. Each vase is mounted on four gilt-bronze feet cast in the shape of Chinese 'Foo' winged lions, combining impressive Chinese motifs with exceptional French craftsmanship. Cross-cultural pieces like these vases were highly popular decorative wares in late 19th century Europe; likewise, this pair effortlessly synthesise the design styles of the East and the West into monumental items with ornate and colourful designs. Provenance: From the collection of Larry Flynt...

These elegant vases were created in the early 20th century, in the last decade of the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). They are covered with beautiful cloisonné enamel designs. In the clois...

The pair of ovoid form with a pierced ormolu rim and scrolling handles modeled with Japanese figures, decorated throughout with fowl, flowers and foliage, raised on elephant feet. The Japanese enamel...

Antique pair of Chinese grey stoneware vases Chinese, early 20th Century Height 56cm, width 18cm, depth 18cm The charming vases in this pair are c...

Pair of large Canton style Chinese porcelain vases Chinese, early 20th century Measures: Height 123cm, diameter 42cm These large and impressive Chine...

Fine pair of early 20th century Chinese enamel cloisonné vases. The baluster form bodies are decorated with intricate foliate and vine patterns almost in an arabesque style design wi...

A lovely 20th century pair of brass Chinese Cloisonné vases sites on gilded wooden bases. Decorated with a striking blue enamel ground with red, yellow and pink chrysanthemum...

A pair of Chinese Plique-à-Jour enamel (translucent enamel) double gourd vases, each one with removable lid, exquisite all-over enamel decoration, each one signed with lotus flower.

This is a large vintage pair of Chinese enamelled cloisonné vases, early 20th century in date. The baluster shaped vases feature wonderful ...

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Enamel and bronze mounted vases penny Marshall A blue ground with colorful cherry blossoms to the base of each vase ...

Pair of lovely Chinese gilded enamel on bronze Cloisonne vases adorned with Cherry Blossoms, Peonies and Blue birds.