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A Large Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Porphyry Vases
Located in New York, NY
Elegance in Stone and Gilt:
A Large Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Egyptian Porphyry Vases, The gilt mounts 19th Century, the Porphyry, circa 1700's.
Embark on a journey through time with this exceptional pair of Large French Ormolu-Mounted Egyptian Porphyry Vases – a harmonious union of history and artistry. The gilt mounts, crafted in the 19th century, pay homage to the opulence of the era while cradling the true treasures within – the Egyptian porphyry vases dating back to the 1700s.
The porphyry, sourced from the enigmatic lands of Egypt, lends an air of ancient mystique to these majestic vases. Its rich, royal purple tones and intricate natural patterns echo the grandeur of ancient civilizations, infusing each piece with a palpable sense of history. The ormolu mounts, delicately worked and emblematic of 19th-century French craftsmanship, serve as a bridge between antiquity and the refined tastes of the Belle Époque.
As you gaze upon these vases, you are invited to appreciate the confluence of two distinct epochs – the timeless allure of Egyptian antiquity...
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Porphyry Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porphyry, Ormolu
Porphyry Urn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Porphyry Urn in rich shades of reds. Look close to see specks of white mixed in. Urn is in very nice condition with no chips or cracks. Monumental Urn that would set the stage in ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Porphyry Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porphyry
Large Neoclassic Swedish Blyberg Porphyry Bowl
Located in Stamford, CT
A large bowl made of Blyberg Porphyry from Älfdalen, Sweden, circa 1800.
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Early 1800s Swedish Neoclassical Antique Porphyry Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porphyry
Large Pair of Swedish Blyberg Porphyry Vases and Covers, Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of Swedish Neoclassical Blyberg Porphyry vases and covers, early 19th century, on square bases, with bronze pineapple finials to the cove...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Porphyry Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porphyry, Bronze
Pair of Antique Chinese Blue/White Temple Jars from Ching Wang Shu XIX Dynasty
Located in Houston, TX
This pair is very old from the Ching Wang Shu XIX Dynasty
And the color is exquisite. They are in good condition with only
A few flea bite tiny chips on ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porphyry Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porphyry
Pair of Russian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Imperial Porphyry Lidded Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality pair of Russian 19th century neo-classical st. Imperial Porphyry lidded urns. Each urn is raised by a fine circular base with an elegant mott...
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19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Porphyry Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porphyry
Monumental Pair of Neoclassical Period, Swedish Porphyry Campagna Shaped Vases
Located in New York, NY
A monumental pair of neoclassical period, Swedish Porphyry Campagna shaped vases, circa 1810. These magnificent handcrafted urns are carved from the uniquely Swedish Porphyry stone, rest on square plinths. Purchased from Didier Aaron in Paris by Michael Taylor.
A vase of this shape based on the Borghese vase in the Louvre is shown in a French catalogue of 1805 advertising porphyry from Elfdal in Sweden (H. Sundblom et al., Porfyr, exhibition catalogue, December 1985-February 1986, p.31). A vase of the same shape and size in Blyberg porphyry...
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1810s Swedish Neoclassical Antique Porphyry Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porphyry
19th Century Neoclassical Swedish or Russian Porphyry Campana Urn Vase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An early 19th century Swedish or Russian Porphyry campana urn vase carved in a Classic shape, likely carved by the Alvdalen factory in Sweden, the vase presently mounted on a faux gr...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Porphyry Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porphyry
Pair of Antique Roman Porphyry, Grand Tour Period Hand-Carved Lidded Vases
Located in New York, NY
A very fine pair of antique roman porphyry, Grand Tour period hand carved lidded vases. These are a fabulous and quite decorative pair of porphyry lidde...
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1830s Italian Grand Tour Antique Porphyry Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porphyry
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Ormolu Mounted Porphyry Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of French Neoclassical style ormolu mounted porphyry vases
French, 20th Century
Height 125cm, width 48cm, depth 38cm
Exuding timeless elegance and inspired by Neoclassical des...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Porphyry Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porphyry, Ormolu
Pair of Italian 19th Century Grand Tour Period Imperial Porphyry Tazzas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Grand Tour period Imperial Porphyry tazzas. Each tazza with wonderful proportions is...
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Porphyry Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porphyry
Pair of Egyptian Porphyry Ormolu-Mounted Brule Parfumes after Gouthiere
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent pair of Egyptian Porphyry and ormolu brule parfumes after Gouthiere, French Louis XVI/ neoclassical design circa 1870, after Pierre Gou...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Porphyry Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porphyry, Bronze
Pair of Ormolu and Porphyry French Antique Cassolettes
Located in London, GB
The concave form rounded central porphyry vases adorned with flowers and fruit decorations in ormolu and flanked by ormolu snake form twin handles, all supported on square porphyry a...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Porphyry Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porphyry, Ormolu
Italian Early 19th Century Solid Porphyry and Ormolu Urn, circa 1810
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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...
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19th Century Italian Antique Porphyry Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porphyry, Ormolu
Elegant Centerpiece in Porphiry
Located in Rome, IT
Centerpiece in porphyry and bronze. Elegant centerpiece in gilded and chiseled bronze with porphyry cup and base. Nineteenth century. Dimensions: 4...
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19th Century Antique Porphyry Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porphyry
French Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Porphyry and Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and rare pair of French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Porphyry and ormolu urns. The urns are raised by a square base with concave corners with richly chased foliate rosettes centering beautiful fitted interlocking patterns. Above a fine tied berried laurel band two impressive Greek key designed handles encase the striking Porphyry body. Each handle displays fluted patterns and rich foliate movements with a swaging berried laurel. The elegantly shaped neck displays a beaded ormolu band and an intricately chased foliate band while showcasing the beautiful Porphyry.
Porphyry was Imperial Rome...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Porphyry Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porphyry, Ormolu
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Imperial Porphyry and Ormolu Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding and high quality Italian 19th century neo-classical st. Imperial Porphyry and ormolu urn. The exceptional solid Porphyry urn is raised by a square ormolu base with a r...
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Porphyry Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porphyry, Ormolu
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Porphyry Vases, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The mounts are similar to those by Gouthière. The one vase having more speckling of white in the porphyry than the other.
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1770s French Louis XVI Antique Porphyry Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porphyry, Ormolu
Paire de vases couverts en porphyre rouge d’Égypte
Located in PARIS, FR
Le porphyre était très prisé dans l’Antiquité pour sa couleur éclatante (porphyre vient d’un mot grec signifiant “mauve”) et sa dureté remarquable. Les romains l’importaient en grand...
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Early 18th Century European Régence Antique Porphyry Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porphyry
Russian Gilt Bronze and Malachite Covered Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Russian gilt bronze and malachite covered vase on porphyry base.
Form of winged cupids supporting a malachite vase.
Russia, circa 1800.
Height...
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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Porphyry Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porphyry, Malachite, Bronze
Early 19th Century Cup in Egyptian Porphyry and Bronze with Cupids
Located in Paris, FR
Imposing cup in red, Egyptian porphyry featuring three cupids on a circular base. The patinated bronze cupids serve as the supporting stem for the wide-rimmed cup. Two of the cupids ...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Porphyry Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porphyry, Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Porphyry and Ormolu Lidded Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and high quality pair of French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Porphyry and fire gilded ormolu lidded urns. The pair are raised by a square ormolu plate below the mottl...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Porphyry Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porphyry, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Porphyry and Ormolu Lidded Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very high-quality pair of French 19th century neoclassical St. Porphyry and ormolu lidded urns. Each very uniquely shaped and most decorative urn is raised by fine bal...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Porphyry Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porphyry, Ormolu
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