A Pair of Paris Porcelain Vases

These beautiful Mennecy porcelain soft-paste pomade jars were hand-painted in the 18th century, circa 1765. They are rare. Jars like this would have been placed on the vanity of an ...

Both jars are hand-painted in traditional Imari designs. They feature beautiful waterside scenes painted in cobalt blue and two shades of iron red, all with gilded accents. The colors are vibrant, and the scenes are complex. One jar features a shoreline, while the other scene features a cresting wave. Above the main scenes on each jar, there are medallions adorned with gilded floral decorations. Additionally, a ring of patterns inspired by Japanese textiles encircles the shoulder and base of each jar. The hand-painted panels on the reverse side mirror the designs on the front but include many subtle variations. On the side of each jar, there is a classic Imari depiction of a vase set on a garden terrace. These exquisite pieces were crafted in Japan during the Meiji Period, around 1880. Dimensions: 15" tall x 7" diameter at the widest point Condition: Excellent. Price: $2,800 Background of Late Imari Porcelain: Imari porcelains were first exported from Japan to Europe in the 17th century. In the third quarter of the 19th century, Imari porcelain found an eager export market in Europe as the style was compatible with the colors and designs of the oriental rugs used...

This pair of Paris porcelain botanical dishes shows a single exquisite plant with purple-pink flowers. The dishes were hand-painted by Feuillet and re...

This pair of large jars has refined blue and white hand-painted decoration that showcases a songbird perched on a flowering tree. Above, two birds are depicted in flight. The jars ar...

Pair neoclassical Paris Porcelain gilt vases. Exceptional pair of large white and gilt painted campana form urns with strigilated patterning on body dow...

A lovely pair of bulbous-shaped Continental porcelain vases and covers. the central parts hand-decorated with cartouches of Eastern-style courting and flower scenes, the necks sporti...

Pair of Paris Porcelain hand painted urns with fluted bodies, putti holding ribbons and gilded details.

A monumental and unique pair of 19th century old Paris porcelain vases with hand-painted dancing figures of Angles. Each vase is beautifully hand-painted in pink and white ground wit...