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Louis XV Vases and Vessels

LOUIS XV STYLE

The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.

Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.

Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.

During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.

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Style: Louis XV
19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Jardinière from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Rouen, France circa 1890, and oval in shape, the antique planter stands on scrolled feet over a scalloped apron; it features elegant side handles, a pierced rim around the...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Faience

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Floral Enamel Decorated Vase C. 1770
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sevres (French, founded 1756), marked for 1770. An antique French porcelain urn or vase decorated with a green porcelain base, white ground windows featuring heavy floral decorations and separated by fine gold bead work. The top with gold swag motifs and linear scalloping encompassing the entire piece. The bottom marked for Sevres 1770. Provenance: From the Estate of a prominent Concord MA...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Japanese 19th Century Imari Porcelain And French Louis XV St. Ormolu Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and extremely decorative Japanese 19th century Imari porcelain and French Louis XV st. Ormolu centerpiece/urn. This stunning centerpiece is raised by a circular pierced...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Ormolu

Eric Stepniewski French Louis XV Rococo Ormolu & Crystal Figural Cherub Vase 35"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Eric Stepnewski Centerpiece / Vase. Crafted from chiseled brass ormolu finished in 24k gold and crystal. Features a fluted cut crystal body decorated by 2 cherubs h...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Antique French Copper Bath Warmers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare pair of 18th Century French bath warmers handcrafted with copper and iron in utilitarian yet sculptural form, still functional and miraculously retaining the original lids.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Copper, Iron

Mid-19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Jardinière from Rouen
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining room table or a mantel with this large antique jardinière; crafted in Normandy, circa 1860, the oblong planter stands on scrolled feet...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Faience

18th Century French Blue and White Hand Painted Faience Delft Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
This important antique vase was crafted in France, circa 1780. Octagonal in shape with gadrooned body style and a tall neck, the elegant potiche features a hand painted medallion dep...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Faience

Pair of Imari Porcelain and French 19th Century Louis XV st. Ormolu Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and large scaled pair of early 19th century Imari urns mounted on French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu bases. Each impressive vase is raised b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Chinese Export Porcelain And Ormolu Lidded Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautifully detailed French 19th century Louis XV st. Chinese export porcelain and Ormolu lidded urn. This wonderful lidded pot pourri urn is supported by four foliate Ormolu feet ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Ormolu

Painted Tin Planter, Louis XV Style, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painted tin planter, Louis XV style, 19th century. Painted tin planter in the Louis XV style, 19th century. H: 9cm, W: 22.5cm, D: 16cm
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Pair Sevres style porcelain lidded vases, C19th.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of Turquoise coloured, Sevres style lidded vases. Each having this wonderful twisted reeds decoration, with hand painted flowers, gilded scrolling motifs between....
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Louis XV Style Silver Plated Bronze Jardinière, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style silver plated bronze jardinière, 19th Century. A large 19th century silvered bronze jardinière in the Louis XV style, with fine chasing.   H: 18.5cm, W: 69cm, D: 30cm
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Vintage Louis XV Repousse Bronze Oval Jardinière Center Piece with Zinc Liner
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant bronze jardinière with repousse motifs was created in Italy, circa 1990. The oblong vintage planter dressed with side handles, sits on small curved feet decorated with acanthus leaf motifs, over a scalloped apron embellished with shell and floral decor; it is further decorated with a large shell motif in high relief in the center. The oval bombe planter is further dressed with the original removable zinc liner. The Louis XV style jardiniere...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Bronze, Zinc

Rare Pair of Sevres Style Palace Size Gilt Bronze Mounted Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RARE PAIR OF SEVRES STYLE PALACE SIZE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED VASES France, Circa 1860 These Sèvres porcelain urns are truly exceptional, standing out for their monumental size and ex...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

19th Century Earthenware Potpourri in the Louis XV Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century earthenware potpourri in the Louis XV style. Nineteenth century earthenware potpourri in the spirit of the eighteenth century, the work of Samson of very fine quality. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

A Pair of French Empire Sèvres Porcelain Gilt Bronze and Transfer Covered Urns
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Italian Made French Empire Louis XV Sèvres Porcelain Gilt Bronze and Transfer hand decorated integrated Covered Urns. Very good condition. Measures 5" in diameter and 14" ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Pair French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted & Marble Incense Burners
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted and Green Marble Brule-Parfums Urns (Incense burner), attributed to Henri Picard (French, 1831-1864). The o...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Amphora lidded Vase with Sea Creatures Motif by Lindner Porcelain vintage 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing glazed hand painted vase made in Germany, attributed to Lindner Porcelain, circa 1960s. This is a heavy vase but you can also use it as a ...
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Mid-20th Century German Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

19th Century French Hand Painted Porcelain Vase with Snake Handles from Gien
By Gien
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in France circa 1890 by the faiencerie de Gien, the antique vase is round in shape and stands on a circular base decorated with bird and leaf ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Exceptional Lidded Vase Lindner Porcelain Chinoiseries Unique Sample Piece
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing glazed hand painted lidded vase made in Germany by Lindner Porcelain, a well known Manufactory for extraordinary items. This is a heavy va...
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1980s German Vintage Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Exceptional Fürstenberg Pedestal Medici form Twin Handled Urn Vase Unique Sample
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing glazed hand painted urn vase made in Germany by Furstenberg Porcelain, a well known Manufactory for extraordinary items. This is a heavy vase but you can also use it as a ...
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1980s German Vintage Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Silver Plated Solid Bronze Louis XV Style Jardiniere with Liner, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
Inspired by the organic shapes in nature, this silver-plated bronze jardiniere with liner incorporates the sub-style of the Louis XV period, known as Rocaille. Rocaille artistry is d...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Metal, Bronze

Pair of Patinated Bronze or Metal Bacchanalian Vases with Marble base
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful pair of patinated bronze Bacchanal vases. The vases are modeled with masks depicting chimeric ibexes, flanked by laurel garlands, above which are finely carved reliefs of...
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Early 20th Century German Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Metal, Ormolu

19th Century French Hand Painted Sevres Porcelain Pair Louis XV Style Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the elegance of the 19th century with this exquisite pair of French hand-painted Sevres porcelain vases. Reflecting the opulent Louis XV style, these vases are no...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Gold

19th Century French Louis XV Sevres Style Bleu Celeste Vases with Covers
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the charm of 19th Century French artistry with this exquisite Louis XV Sevres style blue celeste vase, complete with its matching covers. Drawing inspiration from the eleg...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Gold

19th Century French Louis XV Hand Painted Porcelain Cache Pot from Gien
By Gien
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in France circa 1890 by the Gien factory, the antique planter is round in shape and stands on a circular base decorated with acanthus leaf motifs. The large cache pot feature...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Important Pair of Cassolettes in the Louis XV Style, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
" Important Pair of Cassolettes in the Louis XV Style, 19th Century. " Pair of patinated bronze cassolettes, marble base, Louis XV style, Napoleon III period, large decoration, Lion...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Bronze

French Mid 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu And Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and glazed Porcelain lidded centerpiece/urn. The Turquoise colored lidded bowl is made of Chinese glazed porcelain and is r...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century French Polished Iron Planter Boxes Jardinieres
Located in Dallas, TX
Stage your backyard or garden with this elegant pair of antique planters. Crafted in France circa 1850 and rectangular in shape, each jardinière stands on small feet decorated with a...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Iron

Pair of 19th Century Sevres Style Vases After The Sevres Vase Grec A Ornements
Located in Long Branch, NJ
These vases were made in France in the late 19th century and are modeled after the Sevres vase Grec A Ornements with painted royalty around the rim of each. The vases are gorgeously ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

19th century pair of Pink Marble Vases in the Louis XV Manner
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Fleur de Pêcher Marble Vases In the Louis XV Manner Constructed from Italian fleur de pêcher marble and ormolu mounted, the pair of ovoid baluster vases standing on squ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Pair of French and Gilt Bronze Verdi Green Urns
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a stately pair of French verdi green marble urns. The urns are adorned by gilt bronze reptiles and a pair of male masks joined by a decorative swag, situated on a marble base...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Metal

Louis XV Style Bleu Céleste Vase
Located in New Orleans, LA
Drawing from the luxury of Sèvres Porcelain and Louis XV's famed bleu céleste service from Versailles, this elegant French porcelain vase features the trademark shade of blue and medallions revealing scenes of flora and fauna, including pheasants and swans. Adorned with gilt accents on the lip and body of the octagonal vase...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Bronze Silver Plated Oval Jardinière Center Piece
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant bronze silver plated jardinière was created in Paris, France, circa 1870. The oblong antique planter sits on small curved feet and leaves, over a scalloped apron decorat...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Silver Plate, Bronze, Zinc

Pair Ormolu Bronze Mounted Cobalt Blue Porcelain Urns in Sevres Louis XV Style
Located in New York, NY
Our Sevres Louis XV style vases with cobalt blue glazes feature extensive gilt designs including the Louis XV coat of arms with three fleur-de-lis in shie...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Mid-Century French Louis XV Hand Painted Faience Oval Jardinière from Rouen
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Rouen, France circa 1940, the antique ceramic planter sits on escargot feet over a scalloped apron. The oblong planter dressed with elegant s...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Faience

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Wall Jardiniere with Shell Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this unique and elegant carved jardiniere. Crafted in France circa 1780, the piece shaped like a boat hull, features a beautiful carved ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Walnut

19th C. French Imari Porcelain Vase w/ Cast Brass Gallery and Base on Pawfeet
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare, hand-painted 19th C. French Imari Porcelain Vase with Cast Brass Gallery and Base on Pawfeet, with fluted body of baluster form rising ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Brass

Gien Faience Jardiniere
By Gien
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This large, very colourful, twin handled Gien Faience jardiniere is hand painted and features a god and goddess on either side seated below red coloured b...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Faience

French Serves-Style Porcelain & Gilt Bronze Cassolettes Urns
Located in Downingtown, PA
French Serves-style porcelain & gilt bronze ormolu cassolettes urns, Circa 1880-1900 The French porcelain ormolu bronze mounted cassolettes urns have...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Sevres Porcelain Hand Painted Cobalt & Gilt Decorated Urns
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Of 19th Century Sevres Porcelain Hand Painted Cobalt And Gilt Decorated Two-Handle Urns in good condition. Hand-painted different scenes on each side. No cracks or repairs. Just...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Elegant Porcelain Pot-Pourri Att. to l'Escalier de Cristal, France, circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Large enamelled porcelain perfume burner decorated with vines on a background of rose petals. The set is embellished with an elegant mount in chisele...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Christofle & Cie Figural Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th/20th century Christofle & Cie Louis XV style silvered figural centerpiece, fitted with an oval diamond-cut-glass center-dish, attributed to Bacca...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Crystal, Bronze, Silver Plate

Cut Glass Decanter Set in Gilt Bronze and Glass Case, In the Style of Baccarat
Located in Miami, FL
A delightfully designed gilt bronze and etched crystal glass set, in the style of Baccarat. The set includes fourteen glasses and four decanters with etched embellishments. The set is placed on a lift out custom gilt tray inside...
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20th Century French Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Meissen Covered Pot or Jar with Flower Handle & Hand-Painted Fruits
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique covered jar or pot was made by the well known Meissen factory of Germany in approximately 1750 in the period Louis XV style. This lidd...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Diminutive Louis XV Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Cachepot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Diminutive Louis XV ormolu & patinated bronze cachepot* France, of period Louis XV (1715-1744) or older A subtle, magnificent casting, of cachepot form, with ormolu shell and aca...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Brèche Violette Marble and Ormolu Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century Louis XV st. Brèche Violette marble and ormolu urn. The impressive urn/trophy is raised by a square ormolu base with concave corners and decorative...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Early 19th Century French Weathered Iron Outdoor Planter Box Jardiniere
Located in Dallas, TX
Stage your backyard or garden with this elegant antique planter. Crafted in France circa 1860 and oval in shape, the large jardinière stands on small scroll feet, over a serpentine f...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Gien Faience Wall Pockets
By Gien
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century French Gien faience urns with hand-painted floral decoration. Nice form with double handles and square pedestal base. Lids with str...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Faience

Pair of Louis XV Sevres Style Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish set of two 19th century Sevres style urns capture the romance of the 18th century with their form, motifs and coloration. Note: Impres...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain, Paint

Sevres Louis XV Style Porcelain Dish on Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This piece is attributed to Severs the French porcelain maker, and the style, and form are from the 18th century. There is a Severs mark on the verso, but we could not authenticate t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Pair of Antique French Decorative Bronze Pitchers
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous pair of antique French solid bronze pitchers. They were made in France, and date from around the 1890-1900 period. They are of stunning quality, and are purely decorative...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Large Sèvres Style Porcelain Urn
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Sèvres style porcelain urn raised on a bronze plinth. France, circa 1880. Measures: Height 25" x width 11". CW5129.
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Pair of Vase in Porcelain with Ormolu Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of porcelain with ormolu bronze. Probably did by the very famous manufacture of samson porcelain.  
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Large French Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Vase
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very impressive French Porcelain vase ornated with applied polychromed flower clusters, with ormolu base and rim. 19th Century Measures: Height 26" x width 12" x depth 12". CW5127
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Porcelain & Ormolu Mounted Lidded Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and large scaled pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Samson porcelain and ormolu mounted lidded urns. The pair are raised by a scalloped ormolu base with designs o...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Ormolu

19th Century Pair of German Polychrome Porcelain Vases
Located in IT
19th century pair of German polychrome porcelain vases Measurements: cm H 86,5 x W 35 x D 31; base cm 31 x 31 blue color mark This delightful ...
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19th Century German Antique Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Ewer Early 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice ewer, carafe from the early 20th century. The body is made of smooth glass while the foot, handle and spout are made of pewter, a very rare element and one of the oldest kn...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Vases and Vessels

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Tin

Louis Xv vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

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