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Pair of Medici Vases in White Opaline by Jean-Baptiste Desvignes

$6,242.88per set
£4,571.03per set
€5,200per set
CA$8,476.89per set
A$9,502.53per set
CHF 4,955.35per set
MX$116,477.82per set
NOK 62,792.66per set
SEK 59,698.95per set
DKK 39,574.71per set
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Early 19th century pair of Medici vases in bulle de savon (soap bubble) opaline. The bodies are decorated with two medallions depicting two bouquets of flowers. Golden stripes, branches and floral motifs, gold and a blue wreath of anemones and forget-me-nots decorate the neck and the rim of the paunch. This decoration was done by the Jean-Baptiste Desvignes (1786-1826) studio, famous for its techniques in painting opaline crystal and glass with gold and silver leaf. They used colors from vegetable origins, which were limited to dark blue and red. Pieces from his studio are characterized by shades of dark blue and red matte, with a penchant for golden surfaces dominated with motifs of palmettes, flowers, and garlands, circa 1820 Dimension: W 4.9 in x D 4.9in x H 7.5in. Dimension: L 12.5 cm x P 12.5 cm x H 19 cm.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.49 in (19 cm)Diameter: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Restauration (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In overall very good condition, with light wear to the gold.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 20741stDibs: LU2065316339242

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