Opal Vases

This exceptional monumental vase in porcelain of Paris, conceived in the spirit of the Sèvres Manufactory’s productions, is quite characteristic of the Napoleon III style . The long neck of the shape is extremely rare, as well as the gilt bronzes’ richness of ornamentation. Its dimensions and its important bronze mount indicate a ceremonial piece, of supreme luxury, comparable to those the Manufactory exhibited at the World's Fairs. Evoking the aristocratic art of the Ancien Regime in many ways, this vase pays tribute to the refinements of the 18th century, and could have been commissioned to decorate the mansion of a 19th century personality. Indeed, the “Celestial blue” background, embellished with gold arabesques, is characteristic of the porcelains from the Royal Manufactory of Vincennes as early as 1753, which became the Sèvres Manufactory. It is a famous blue, difficult to obtain, which served to decorate the first service delivered to Louis XV. The lively shapes of the bronze base also evoke the art of the ornamentalists in Louis XV’s time, such as Jean-Claude Duplessis or Gouthiere, who were in charge of drawing gilt bronze mounts for China porcelain. The bronze mount of our vase is hence very close to the Duplessis’ ornementations. The two espagnolettes, with sheathed busts of women...

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Hand-decorated with gold, enamel, and jewels! White and blue opal glass, each vase is raised on circular flat foot which is shaped in multiple gilded circles, finely applied red jewe...

A pair of Napoleon III amphorae (small) circa 1900 Origin France. Gilded bronze, champleve enamel and onyx. The Napoleon III style had its heyday duri...

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An impressive petite pair of Napoleon III Style vases. This newly made pair of vases are in wonderful condition and have a lustrous gold gilt finish. Be sure to view the detailed ima...

Very beautiful pale pink vase of Napoleon 3 period. It is decorated with flowers and foliage in brown, white and green tones. It is made of opaline, a...

Impressive signed Baccarat Empire style bronze and crystal vase. Beautifully complements the Classic 1841 Harcourt and Empire patterns, similar to the ...

Danish pair of large white Vaseline opaline wine glasses or vases.

A beautiful pair of antique opaline glass Baccarat vases "Vases de Fantaisie". Made by Baccarat in France between 1845-1870. White molded opaline glass with gilding. Good conditi...

Pair of Napoleon III amphorae great quality piece Sevres-style Porcelain and gilt bronze Hand painted and signed J bouzon Champleve enamel perfect...

Beyond elegant large pearly translucent real opal Empoli glass labelled Opalina Florentina Cup-Vases. These vases were stocked by decades (since the 1950s) in the basement of a glass and porcelain...