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Pair of Antique Chinese Café Au Lait Porcelain and Ormolu Vases

$16,521.56per set
£12,000per set
€14,134.20per set
CA$22,633.72per set
A$25,114.01per set
CHF 13,155.26per set
MX$307,965.24per set
NOK 167,330.39per set
SEK 157,952.75per set
DKK 105,407.57per set
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About the Item

Pair of antique Chinese café au leit porcelain and ormolu vases Porcelain: Chinese, 18th Century Ormolu: French, Late 19th Century Height 33cm, width 23cm, depth 18cm The porcelain vases were hand made in 18th century China, while the ormolu mounts were cast in late 19th century France. The brown ground porcelain, known as Batavian ware or cafe au lait ground decorates most of the vases and is an unusual colour to feature on pieces of this type. The vases include white leaf-shaped patterns filled with famille rose floral patterns. The contrast between the darker brown ground and bright red, blue, pink, and green depictions of the natural world adds an intriguing visual effect. The ormolu mounts are cast in several shapes. Ram-shaped handles are mounted on both sides, while the lids are surmounted by elegant finials. Bead and reel motifs or beading borders adorn the bodies of the Chinese porcelain pieces. The vases stand on ormolu bases which are supported on paw feet topped by acanthus leaf decoration. A mix of Western and Eastern styles, this pair of vases is a desirable addition to one’s collection of porcelain.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 9.06 in (23 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ormolu,Porcelain,Cast,Cold-Painted,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century & 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 174351stDibs: LU956336312222

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