Large Greek-Style Vase

This is a large 19th-century faience vase, manufactured by the renowned Viúva Lamego factory in Portugal, as indicated by the mark "V.L. Made in Portugal" on the interior. Beautifully hand-painted in cobalt blue on a white background, this piece features intricate decorative motifs, including floral garlands, foliage, and stylized faces, creating a rich and ornate design. The vase showcases exquisite craftsmanship typical of Portuguese faience from this period, with influences from classical and baroque styles. The sculptural elements, such as the face adorned with flowers, give it a unique character. It is identical to some pieces found in the gardens of the National Palace of Queluz, highlighting its royal and aristocratic association. Such vases were often used as monumental garden urns...

Pair of faience corner brackets from Fabrica das Devezas. Portugal 19th century.

After the model presented at the Universal Exposition in Paris in 1878 Important neo-Greek vase in the shape of an Amphora, made in two patina bronze. The body is decorated with a rich continuous frieze in bas-relief presenting a procession of characters carrying their offerings to the temple, underlined by a decoration of theatrical masks among olive trees. The 's'-scroll handles decorated with grape vines, resting only on the shoulder of the vase, are supported by a ram’s head. Numerous palmettes and friezes adorn the whole. Resting on a molded marble circular base. Height without marble base : 116,5 cm Biography Ferdinand Levillain (Paris, 1837-1905) studied under the sculptor Jouffroy (1806-1882), before making his debut in 1861 at the French Artists Salon where he continued to exhibit until 1903. At the 1867 Universal Exhibition in Paris, he was praised for a Neo-Greek style bronze cup he made for the firm Blot and Drouard. He was not to become really famous, however, until 1871 thanks to his association with the great bronze founder Ferdinand Barbedienne, who began to exhibit Neo-Greek style lamps...

An impressive large Greek style vase, intricately crafted in terracotta and applied with a vibrant treacle glaze. Shaped like a trophy, this mid 19th century urn shares similarities with the marble vase attributed to prominent 2nd century Greek sculptor Sosibios in terms of shape and style, detailed with unique handles shaped like a swans neck. Unlike the Sosibios vase, the heart of this terracotta vase is largely plain showcasing the beautiful tone variation and lustre of the glaze. To the top, the vase is more intricate, detailed with a section of leaves and berries and stands on a socle carved with leaves to match the lower portion of the vase’s body. Thanks to its large scale and beautiful colour, this Greek style terracotta vase makes a striking statement piece placed on a pedestal or at the centre of a large sideboard...