Galleria Antonio Esposito di Chiara Esposito Vases and Vessels

This exceptional monumental vase in porcelain of Paris, conceived in the spirit of the Sèvres Manufactory’s productions, is quite characteristic of the Napoleon III style . The long neck of the shape is extremely rare, as well as the gilt bronzes’ richness of ornamentation. Its dimensions and its important bronze mount indicate a ceremonial piece, of supreme luxury, comparable to those the Manufactory exhibited at the World's Fairs. Evoking the aristocratic art of the Ancien Regime in many ways, this vase pays tribute to the refinements of the 18th century, and could have been commissioned to decorate the mansion of a 19th century personality. Indeed, the “Celestial blue” background, embellished with gold arabesques, is characteristic of the porcelains from the Royal Manufactory of Vincennes as early as 1753, which became the Sèvres Manufactory. It is a famous blue, difficult to obtain, which served to decorate the first service delivered to Louis XV. The lively shapes of the bronze base also evoke the art of the ornamentalists in Louis XV’s time, such as Jean-Claude Duplessis or Gouthiere, who were in charge of drawing gilt bronze mounts for China porcelain. The bronze mount of our vase is hence very close to the Duplessis’ ornementations. The two espagnolettes, with sheathed busts of women...

An exquisite pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. crystal and ormolu vases. Each circular tapered shaped crystal vase displays beautiful thick cut crystal with diamond shaped de...

An impressive pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. marble and Ormolu urns. Each uniquely shaped urn is raised by a square marble base with concave corners and a bottom Ormolu ba...

An Italian Murano glass vase manufactured in the 1960s.

A very good quality 19th century Vienna porcelain vase, depicting classical scenes and gilded borders.

An Exceptionally Stylish Pair of French Bronze Dore and Champleve Cloisonne twin handle Vases of outstanding quality and compact size. Third quarter of the Nineteenth Century. This...

Royal blue hand painted vase urn. Fine porcelain by Nantucket Home. Suitable for flowers or ice bucket. Two handy handles. Measures 7.5" in diameter and 6.5" tall. Excellent condition.

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A pair of large Italian white ceramic urn vases with lovely round lids and fruit garlands on the sides. 7 point crown maker's mark on the bases; possibly Capodimente. Elegant decor...

An antique Italian Capodimonte floor vase offers pottery construction with applied roses, signed as photographed, c1900. Measures- 22.25''H x 10''W x 11''D. Catalogue Note: Ask abo...

Empoli 'Florence, Italy' Large Vase 'Soliflower' in Opaline, 1960s Typical decors from the glass factories of Florence, Italy, collectively known as Empoli. All these vases have ...

A large and interesting late 19th century gilt bronze and Italian Capodimonte porcelain vase and pedestal. The vase with many different figures playing and holding instruments and weapons, centred around a flame, the top painted with vines, leaves and berries, the handles with swan heads. The pedestal with a central Bacchanalian frieze with swags of birds, flowers and bows above cherubs dancing and playing. Capodimonte porcelain was established in Naples, Italy in 1743. Famous for delicate capodimonte figurines...