French Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Two-Handled Centerpiece Vase, circa 1875

Large English porcelain two-handled vase, Copeland, circa 1875.

In the Chinese style, with similar decoration and foo dog finials. One with pseudo Chinese marks. Can be sold separately.

The porcelain factories of Dresden are renowned for this type of decorative piece and this monumental vase would have been at least one of a pair or part of a three or five piece mantle garniture at some point in its history. Alone, it is stunning. It is hand painted, but the painting is minimal when compared to other earlier examples, especially from the Meissen factory. This covered urn was created in Germany with colorful scenes during the early 20th Century. The covered lid surmounted by a gilt metal foliate finial, the baluster body with two scrolled gilt metal handles painted with a detailed figural setting in a salon with two couples listening to musical instruments their companions play within gilt ecru encrusted borders. Beautiful. This type of porcelain became collectible in the 1960s and reached the height of the market in the 1990s. Since then, fashions have changed greatly, but this is still a statement piece that endures in wonderful condition. and so prices have fallen quite dramatically especially in a traditional auction. However, this is still an impressive piece, signed indistinctly, on a circular socle atop a square raised plinth base. Marked with the underglaze blue Dresden mark...

A beautiful vintage French Limoges porcelain swan handled table centerpiece / vase / fruit bowl / jardiniere / wine cooler with medallions after renowned 18th century Rococo painter ...