Name: Old Paris Porcelain Vase of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow with Poetic Inscription
Brand: Old Paris
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Old Paris Porcelain Vase of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow with Poetic Inscription

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Old Paris Porcelain Portrait Vase of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow with Gilt Poetic Inscription, circa 1880 A rare and possibly unique hand-painted Old Paris commemorative vase honoring American literary icon Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882), combining exceptional portraiture with a full gilt-inscribed stanza from his most celebrated poem, A Psalm of Life: “Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time.” Executed in a refined flattened ovoid “pillow” form with tapering foot and gently curved shoulders, the vase is richly decorated in a warm ivory glaze, classical red ground, and crisp gilt accents. The portrait is rendered with striking fidelity and polychrome nuance—likely by a skilled Parisian decorator producing export wares tailored to American literary and patriotic taste during the poet’s lifetime. The reverse bears the full stanza in raised gilt script within a decorative reserve. The base is unmarked except for impressed mold or catalog numbers “105” and “2”, a common feature among Old Paris manufactories, particularly for limited or customized production. This piece stands out as a historically significant and exceptionally rare survival, merging fine porcelain artistry with transatlantic literary homage. Its quality of painting, poetic inscription, and export intent suggest a bespoke or very limited production, perhaps commissioned to commemorate Longfellow’s international fame in the 19th Century. Dimensions: 9.5" H x 9.5" W x 3.5" D Condition: Excellent antique condition with only minor gilt wear; no cracks, chips, or restorations observed. Ask ChatGPT

Creator:
Old Paris (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
High Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Porcelain,Enameled,Gilt,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1880s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Condition: Excellent antique condition with only minor gilt wear; no cracks, chips, or restorations observed.
Seller Location:
West Palm Beach, FL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2592345774922

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