Pair of Cloisonné Over Porcelain Vases, Chinese

This unique pair of Chinese porcelain octagonal planters are a masterclass in the art of Cloissoné. Rarely do you see such a fine example of the technique over porcelain. Each panel ...

This is a striking pair of Chinese polychrome and overlaid porcelain vases in a pink ground. The pair features a range of floral motifs with a variety of overlaid vases and other tra...

These large urns are an exquisite example of Chinese export porcelain, combining traditional Chinese artistry with Western decorative preferences. The urns have a soft blueish green ...

An exemplary pair of 19th century Samson porcelain urns with ormolu bronze mountings. Each urn is covered with a hand painted porcelain lid matching the body of the vessel surrounded by a ormolu bronze rim and topped with finial in an intricate foliate motif. The vessels are hand painted with floral motifs comprising red, pink, green, blue and purple flowers over a vibrant green background among other decorative elements. Each urn is mounted with intricate ormolu bronze handles and bases each in a foliate motif. Provenance John Nelson Antiques...

Pair of very large Chinese cloisonné enamel vases with French ormolu mounts Chinese and French, 20th century Height 215cm, diameter 78cm These superb vases bring together exceptional Chinese enamelling with ornate French ormolu mounts, combining the complex cloisonné technique with sumptuously detailed gilt-bronze additions. The ovoid-form vases are applied with lavish natural designs on the main body, decorated with eye-catching birds and butterflies amongst flowers and shrubbery. The animal and foliate motifs are set on top of a cream ground with intricate geometric patterning that emphasises the elaborate design of the vases. The necks of the vases are similarly decorated with birds and greenery. The necks and feet also feature ornate geometric patterns that complement the natural colour palette of the main body, adding further intricacy to the enamelled designs. Surmounting the vases is a pierced ormolu rim, which features acanthus-style and pineapple designs which complement the foliate imagery on the vases below. Each vase is mounted on four gilt-bronze feet cast in the shape of Chinese 'Foo' winged lions, combining impressive Chinese motifs with exceptional French craftsmanship. Cross-cultural pieces like these vases were highly popular decorative wares in late 19th century Europe; likewise, this pair effortlessly synthesise the design styles of the East and the West into monumental items with ornate and colourful designs. Provenance: From the collection of Larry Flynt...

This is a large vintage pair of Chinese enamelled cloisonné vases, early 20th century in date. The baluster shaped vases feature wonderful ...

Of ovoid form with a pierced ormolu rim, decorated throughout with birds, flowers and foliage, raised on pierced ormolu feet; the enamel Japanese, the ormolu French, late 19th centur...

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel on Copper Vases Each baluster vessel decorated with blue dragons on a sky blue ground, each on a circular wood stand. . Height 6.75 in., Diameter 3....