Ormolu Vases and Vessels

Pair of Sevres Style Ormolu Mounted Vases  A pair of Gilt bronze and champleve enamel vases on three cherub figural mounts with paw feet. Hand paint...

1930's French art glass vase with ormolu mounts circa 1930. Elegant hand blown art glass of reds and whites, profusely decorated with ormolu mounts to the rim, top and base.   Decor...

Large antique French Sèvres style porcelain and gilt bronze vase French, 19th Century Overall dimensions: Height 157cm, width 60cm, depth 44cm Vase: Height 141cm, width 60cm, depth...

A fine quality Sèvres style porcelain and gilt bronze-mounted vase and Cover. Hand painted continuous allegorical figural scene, signed Maxant Origin: French Date: circa 1860 Dimens...

An impressive and finely detailed French 19th century Napoleon III Period Louis XVI st. Ormolu planter. This impressive planter is raised on three slender acanthus leaf decorated 'C'...

The grand and superb Ormolu-Mounted Verde Antico Marble Urns modeled with entwined serpent handles. The body applied with flowers swags jointed by a bow and the fluted foot is covere...

A fine quality pair of Sèvres style porcelain urns and cover. Each green with gilded highlights, domed top over baluster-form base decorated ...

Impressive pair of French 19th century neoclassical style bronze and ormolu decorative design details ewers. Each one is in great condition. Minor wear consistent with age or use. Ea...

A very fine and large 19th century Chinese porcelain and French figural ormolu-mounted Chinoiserie style centerpiece. The circular ovoid bowl, maybe 18th century Jiaqing period (unve...

A fine pair of ormolu amphora-shaped urns standing on marble pedestals, late 18th century or Empire period circa 1800. High end production attributed to French bronze maker Claude Ga...

A Wonderful Murano Italian Green Art Glass Vase With A Sterling Ormolu Palm Tree Leaf Mounted Reading "Daniel Made In Italy Laminato Ag"

A fine Pair of 19th century Japanese Imari Porcelain and French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Thirteen-Light Celadon Torchere Candelabra. The bottle-shaped Japonisme vases with a Royal red background, decorated with parcel-gilt and black soaring eagles in the hunt within a forestall scene. Each Vase fitted and surmounted with a French 19th century Louis XV Style 13-Light scrolled candelabrum and all raised on a circular pierced gilt-bronze plinth. circa: 1880. Imari Porcelain (????) is the name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita, in the former Hizen Province, northwestern Kyushu. They were exported to Europe extensively from the port of Imari, Saga, between the second half of the 17th century and the first half of the 18th century. The Japanese as well as Europeans called them Imari. In Japanese, these porcelains are also known as Arita-yaki (???). Imari or Arita porcelain has been continously produced up through the present day. Characteristics Though there are many types of Imari, Westerners' conception of Imari in the popular sense is associated only with a type of Imari produced and exported in large quantity in mid-17th century. This type is called Kinrande. Kinrande Imari is colored porcelain with cobalt blue underglaze and red and gold overglaze. The color combination was not seen in China at that time. Traditional Ming dynasty color porcelain used dominantly red and green, probably due to scarcity of gold in China, whereas gold was abundant in Japan in those days. The subject matter of Imari is diverse, ranging from foliage and flowers to people, scenery and abstractions. Some Imari design structures such as kraak style were adopted from China, but most designs were uniquely Japanese owing to the rich Japanese tradition of paintings and costume design. The porcelain has a gritty texture on the bases, where it is not covered by glaze. There is also blue and white Imari. Kakiemon style Imari is another type of Imari, but it tends to be categorized separately in Europe. History "Imari" was simply the trans-shipment port for Arita wares. It was the kilns at Arita which formed the heart of the Japanese porcelain industry. Arita's kilns were set up in the 17th century, when kaolin was discovered in 1616 by the immigrant Korean potter, Yi Sam-pyeong (1579–1655). (He may also be known by the name, "Kanage Sambei".) Yi Sam-Pyeong, along with his extended family of 180 persons, left Korea on the offer of a privileged position in Japan. This decision was made after the occurrence of certain Japanese invasions of Korea. After Yi Sam-Pyeong's discovery, his kilns began to produce revised Korean-style blue and white porcelains, known as "Shoki-Imari". In the mid-17th century there were also a lot of Chinese refugees in Northern Kyushu due to the turmoil on Chinese continent, and it is said one of them brought coloring technique to Arita. Thus Shoki-Imari developed into Ko-KutaniImari. Ko-Kutani was produced around 1650 for both export and domestic market. Blue and white porcelain continued to be produced and they are called Ai-Kutani. Ko-Kutani Imari for the export market usually adopted Chinese design structure such as kraak style, whereas Ai-Kutani for the domestic market were highly unique in design and are accordingly valued very much among collectors. Ko-Kutani style evolved into Kakiemon style Imari, which was produced for about 50 years around 1700. Imari achieved its technical and aesthetic peak in Kakiemon style, and it dominated European market. Blue and white Kakiemon is called Ai-Kakiemon. Kakiemon style transformed into Kinrande in the 18th century. Kinrande used blue underglaze and red and gold overglaze, and later some other colors. Imari began to be exported to Europe because the Chinese kilns at Ching-te-Chen were damaged in the political chaos and the new Qing dynasty government stopped trade in 1656–1684. Exports to Europe were made through the Dutch East India Company, but the designation "Imari Porcelain" in Europe connotes Arita wares of mostly Kinrande Imari. Export of Imari to Europe stopped in mid-18th century when China began export to Europe again, since Imari was not able to compete against China due to high labor cost. By that time, however, both Imari and Kakiemon style were already so popular among Europeans, Chinese export porcelain copied both Imari and Kakiemon style, which is called Chinese Imari. At the same time, European kilns, such as Meisen also tried to copy Imari and Kakiemon. Export of Imari surged again in late 19th century (Meiji era) when Japonism flourished in Europe. Thus in western world today, two kinds of Imari can...

A very decorative fine quality pair of late 19th century French Sevres style porcelain lidded vases. Each with a Cobalt Blue ground, gilded scrolling foliate decoration, ormolu finia...

A sensational and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Napoleon III Period Brocatelle D'Espagne, Rouge Languedoc Marble and Ormolu centerpiece/urn, circa 1850. Th...

Pair of gorgeous black vases (possibly basalt) with gilt ormolu details. Stamped Italy. Please note these do have some signs of age with some chips (See pics).

A wonderful French Empire / neoclassical cut crystal and bronze ormolu mounted urn with lady figure handles centerpiece.   

A pair of antique French transitional ormolu-mounted rouge griotte marble covered vases or urns Last quarter of the 19th century attributed to Henry Dasson Each with domed lid with...

The ormolu mounted glass base on paw feet with central stem decorated with climbing ivy leaves issuing eight crane birds supporting diamond cut posy vases...

A very impressive late 19th century gilt bronze mounted cobalt blue Sèvres style porcelain three piece garniture. The impressive...

A stunning Pair of Louis XV Style gilt-bronze mounted and fleur de Pêcher Marble Cassolets. The bronze work is highly refined and ornaments are inspired by the Rocaille style.. Orig...

Late 19th century Neoclassical gilt bronze ormolu amphora/urn with Bacchanalia decoration and marble base by Ferdinand Barbedienne, France By: Ferdinand Barbedienne Material: bronze...

Stunning pair of unusual hand painted glazed porcelain lidded vases of bulbous outline, of Continental origin, possibly one of the factories in the Sevres region in France. Last half...

Pair of Japonism porcelain and ormolu-mounted Aesthethic Movement vase's.

A Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Vase Covered top with an acorn style finial, above a long decorated spiral neck with raised gilt designs, the body s...

This gorgeous pair of Empire period French antique straight crystal vases epitomizes classic elegance and timeless beauty. The crystal is expertly crafted, offering a clear, radiant ...

Large antique porcelain and ormolu vase painted with a genre scene French, Late 19th Century Height 158cm, width 65cm, depth 46cm This remarkable antique vase, inspired by the icon...

Magnificent pair of Royal Vienna-style porcelain urns each with a claret ground and a painted reserve depicting classical figures in allegorical theme. Date: 19th century Origin...

A good quality pair of late 19th century French marble and gilded ormolu urns, each with classical Rans head mounts, supported by three out-swept supports, terminating in hoof feet a...

A good quality late 19th Century French Sevres style porcelain comport, having gilded ormolu classical female mounted handles on either s...

A magnificent and monumentally scaled Italian early 19th century solid Porphyry and ormolu urn, circa 1810. The most impressive urn is raised by a circular base with a fine stepped and mottled border. At the center is an impressive and most decorative reeded design below the smooth elegantly curved body with richly sculpted scrolled handles at each side. Above the curved neck is the removable lid also decorated with a beautiful reeded design, mottled band, and centered by a striking ormolu acorn finial. All original gilt. Porphyry was Imperial Rome’s most prestigious stone for columns, vases, and other objects. The word “porphyry” comes from the Latin word for purple, which was the color of nobility to the Romans. Porphyry is considered the Imperial Stone of the Roman Empire. In the year 18 AD, the Roman Legionnaire Caius Cominius discovered a beautiful purple stone in the eastern desert of Egypt. It was a deep purple color with flecks of larger white crystals and was perfect for carving. This porphyry quickly became the most prestigious stone for the elite of Rome and Byzantium. For centuries the Romans quarried this treasured stone...

Monumental Pair of Sèvres style Porcelain hand painted cobalt ground Napoleonic vases and cover The bodies well-painted to show cavalry scenes from t...

A Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Ewers The scrolled lip above a slender neck and bulbous body cast with Bacchic putti, the scrolled handle mounted with a...

A spectacular set of late 19th century gilt bronze mounted Sèvres style vases and pedestals. The vases of baluster form, the domed covers surmount...

Pair of large Sèvres style gilt porcelain mounted vases. French, Late 19th century. Height 97cm, diameter 26cm. These beautiful vases are a p...

This exquisite, three-piece garniture will make a wonderful addition to a mantelpiece, niche or table, where its fine design and craftsmanship can be properly enjoyed. The garnitur...

Large French ormolu and cut glass vase French, 20th Century Height 80cm, diameter 36cm This extraordinary glass and ormolu (gilt bronze) vase was crafted in 20th century France....

A pair of19th-century Sèvres style vases featuring an elegant urn shape with a flared lip and sturdy base. The cobalt blue colour is a beautifully contrast to the intricate gold embe...

Sevres Ormolu-Mounted Covered Vase of impressive size depicting cupid and two cherubs in a lush and colorful garden on both sides. The glazed painting applied bursts with bright and ...

A fine neoclassical style Royal Vienna porcelain covered urns. With enameled, jeweled accents, gilt scroll designs, and a continuous scene of worldly figures from classical to Renai...

A stunning pair of ormolu mounted Sèvres style porcelain vases and covers, made in France in the late nineteenth century in superb Sèvres style. With gilt pinecone finials and covers...

A large Sèvres style, mounted and gilt, painted porcelain vase French, Early 20th Century Height 132cm, diameter 37cm This exquisite piece is a beautiful Sèvres style porcelain ...

A good quality late 19th Century French Sevres style porcelain comport, having scrolling foliate gilded ormolu handles, mouldings and base. The cobalt blue ground with gilt highlight...

An exceptional and large scale French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat crystal and ormolu vase. The vase is raised by an elegant circular ormolu base a fine bottom wrap around lau...

A striking and high quality French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Renaissance st. Rouge Griotte marble, Silvered Bronze and Ormolu centerpiece urn. This stunning centerpiece is rai...

A fine quality elegant pair of bronze mounted Amphora shaped Sèvres style polychrome enamel glazed and decorated foot and covered porcelain vases. The ovoid shaped vases with a summe...

Beautifully hand painted with lovers to the front and a bouquet to the reverse with handles Date: 19th century Origin: French Dimension: 28 x 15 inches.

Pair of elegant 19th Century French Sevres style porcelain lidded vases. Each depicting classical semi clad maidens with cherubs above. signed; Rochette, gilded ormolu lids, handles ...

A very fine pair of Vienna cobalt blue porcelain covered urns with male mask handles. Each covered urns and covers; cobalt blue ground; loop handles terminating at classical male mas...

A stunning pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and white Carrara marble urns. Each most elegant lidded urn is raised on a square Ormolu base with concave corners accente...

A magnificent large Sèvres-style gilt bronze mounted cobalt blue ground porcelain lidded vase. Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: 42 inches high.

The circular stepped bases of vase form this unusually surmounted with an ormolu twin branch these supporting drip pans and thistle shaped candle nozzles these cut with fine strawber...

An elegant and most decorative pair of Japanese 19th century Imari Porcelain and French Louis XV st. Ormolu mounted vases. Each colorful vase is raised by a pierced Ormolu base with ...

A Fine Pair of Gilt-Bronze Mounted Cobalt Blue Sèvres Style Porcelain Vases and Covers. Each vase is of amphora form with domed covers, scrolled handles and square section re-entran...

A good quality 19th century classical Alabaster and gilded ormolu urn. Having an egg and dart moulded ormolu rim, Leopard mask ring drop handles on either side, translucent Alabaster...

This clock set contains three pieces: namely, a mantel clock and a pair of flanking candelabra. The mantel clock is designed about a Japanese porcelain vase, known as Imari ware. This white ground vase, painted in reds and blues and ornamented with foliate forms, functions as the clock case, the dial centrally mounted and encompassed by Rococo style gilt bronze motifs. This vase is supported by a gilt bronze base, which is profusely ornamented with gilt bronze acanthus leaves, garlands, and, most distinctly, a pair of putti. The vase is mounted with lion head handles to each side, also of gilt bronze, while the lid of the vase is topped by a gilt bronze finial in the form of a putto. The candelabra are similarly decorated and of similar construction, each one being built about a smaller Imari...

Beautifully hand painted with lovers to the front and a bouquet to the reverse and with figural ormolu-mounted handles. Date: 19th century Origin: French Dimension: 27 in. x 14 in.

Neoclassical style porcelain and gilt bronze clock set by Barbedienne French, late 19th Century Clock: Height 53cm, width 27cm, depth 24cm Candelabra: Height 56cm, width 19cm, dep...

A good quality pair of late 19th Century French Louis XVI style, verde veined marble vases, each with gilded ormolu swags, Rams head mounts, lids and finials. These vases can be conv...

A stunning and high quality German 19th century Charles X Period Lithyalin Glass and Ormolu centerpiece/urn, circa 1825. The urn is raised by a thick circular cut base with a hexagon...

A fine pair of Vienna style porcelain gilt and cobalt-blue ground vases with covers, late 19th century. Each painted with a continuous mythological view, raised on three paw feet abo...