Pair of Large French Samson Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Vases

Two Chinese style enameled gilt and patinated bronze urns French, circa 1880 Measures: Height 44.5cm, width 27cm, depth 20cm Each urn, or va...

The vases in this pair feature the striking combination of Kangxi era (circa 1700) porcelain with later 19th century French gilt bronze. This type of combination—of Chinese porcelain...

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...

Pair of large Sèvres-style porcelain and gilt-metal vases. French, 20th century Measures: height 97cm, width 42cm, depth 30cm With covers, el...

A pair of porcelain with ormolu bronze. Probably did by the very famous manufacture of samson porcelain.  

Pair of 19th century ormolu-mounted Chinese porcelain vases.

Early 19th century pair of gilt bronze mounted imari porcelain decorative vases or urns. Each urn is in good antique condition with minor wear consistent...

This exquisite pair of vases features Chinese porcelain from the Kangxi period, dating to the third quarter of the 17th century, elegantly mounted in gilt-bronze from the late 18th c...