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Pair of Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Potpourri, 19th Century French

$8,500per set
£6,361.79per set
€7,366.56per set
CA$11,813.61per set
A$13,306.12per set
CHF 6,890.76per set
MX$161,597.53per set
NOK 87,528.59per set
SEK 83,028.26per set
DKK 54,964.68per set
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About the Item

A fabulous pair of 19th century French Sèvres porcelain potpourri with ormolu mounts. The bodies and lids are decorated with hand painted floral motifs displaying a variety of colorful flowers arranged in delicate bouquets and stunning pink lace-like designs with gold detailing typical of fine Sèvres porcelain. Hand painted lids in a matching design are topped with elegant ormolu finials in a foliate motif. Lids sit atop a ormolu rims with cut-outs allowing one to place potpourri within to enhance the scent of their interior space. The urns sit atop ormolu bases with stunning foliate style scrollwork.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Diameter: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    El Monte, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7796240424322

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