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How can you tell if Sèvres are real?
There are some telltale signs to look for when you’re authenticating a piece of Sèvres porcelain. Fakes of this prized French porcelain have been made since the 19th century, so simply having the interlaced “L” mark of Sèvres may not be enough. Look for unsightly or sloppily-painted scenes and decorations. The colors should fit right with one another, and the guilding should be fine and lightly applied. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Sèvres porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Antique Pair French Sèvres Pink Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Urns Vases Centerpiece
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Pair of French Sevres Soft Paste Enameled Porcelain and Ormolu Twin Handle Table or Mantle Urns of traditional urn form and of outstanding quality, and good size proportions...
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Antique 19th Century French Late Victorian Urns

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Ormolu

Pair of Sevres Hand Painted Turquoise Porcelain Lidded Urns
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Sevres hand painted porcelain turquoise lidded urns. Both of them are depicting in the front a sea shore fishermen scenes. In one, a group of fishermen are preparing a sailboat and in the other one, they are pulling the net. The back are adorned with some gilt fishing tools and baskets with foliages. Both scenes are golden framed with scrolls of acanthus and flowers beside them. Gilt white concave long oval shaped rings alternated with gilt foliages and shamrocks decorate the necks of the urns. The same pattern are repeated in the lids, but no white color in the center. The bell shaped lids ended with pinecones finials. A mix of scrolls and Greek keys serve as handles. The round bases are also decorated with gilt foliages. The Sevres hallmark appears in the lids and below the bases. One of the urn’s painting...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Urns

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Porcelain

Ornamental Vase from the 'Camaïeu Carmin' Service of Fontainebleau
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This small but elegant Sèvres porcelain vase boasts an impressive provenance, being part of the 'Camaïeu Carmin' service originally made in 1757 for Louis XV for his Château de Fonta...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Urns

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Porcelain

Pair of Sèvres Porcelain Vases, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Sèvres porcelain vases, Napoleon III period, 19th Century. A pair of Sèvres porcelain vases, richly decorated with medallions and gallant scenes, Napoleon III period, 19th C...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases

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Porcelain

Porcelain vase by Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very beautiful porcelain vase by Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres Most famous porcelain factory in the world. Vase signed by Marcel Prunier Dated 1955 This is a rare piece located in...
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Vintage 1950s French Vases

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Porcelain

Porcelain vase by Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very beautiful porcelain vase by Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres Most famous porcelain factory in the world. Vase signed by Andre Plantard Dated 1963 This is a rare piece located in...
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Vintage 1960s French Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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