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Marbled Blue Sèvres Porcelain Vase, France, Dated 1872

$4,200
£3,193.91
€3,684.03
CA$5,883.43
A$6,584.72
CHF 3,438.25
MX$80,334
NOK 43,644.11
SEK 41,415.57
DKK 27,510.56
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About the Item

From Sèvres, France, this lovely porcelain vase has been hand painted in a faux blue marble with black and white veining. The vase was produced in the style of a Greek stamnos, which was a vase designed to store liquids. Stamnoi are typically more squatty versions of krater vases, with handles high on the sides. The bottom of the vase is stamped with a production mark reading “Sevres 1872”. Sevres is a commune southwest of Paris that is known for its porcelain production. Manufacture nationale de Sèvres is a premier European porcelain factory that has been in Sevres since 1756. From 1800-1847, Alexander Brongniart was the director of the factory. Trained as both an engineer and a scientist, Brongniart brought about many changes to the factory, such as improving the composition of hard-paste porcelain and developing enameled colors to simulate marble. Our marbled blue Sèvres porcelain vase is a fantastic decorative element that can be placed on a variety of tables or in a niche. It can also be used as a planter for a small floral arrangement.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Width: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Depth: 16.375 in (41.6 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1872
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good antique condition with minor wear and surface buildup.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1220-21stDibs: LU906324176182

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