19th Century Vases

Beautiful pair of white opaline glass vase hand painted at the end of 19th century. It will enhance any romantic place with a touch of luxury. Perfect condition for its age.

A beautiful Antique Japanese Relief Sculptural Bronze Dragon Vase with a hardwood stand. An intricated handcrafted relief dragon head with the drag...

Our important parcel-gilt and patinated silver and glass-mounted vase and matching oil lamp were designed by Paul Legrand (1840-1910) and crafted by the silversmith, Charles Glachant, for Boucheron of Paris, circa 1878-1880. 21 in tall and 16.5 in wide (53.4 by 41.9 cm). 28.56 lbs, 457 oz, 14,210 g. Provenance: presented to or purchased by Jean-Baptiste Pezon (1827-1897); acquired by a European private collector, perhaps on the death of Jean-Baptiste Pezon in 1897, by descent; acquired by YM Antiques, 2017. This double walled vase has an amphora form, with body and foot with silver, gilt and patinated and stylized flowers, anthemions and sprays of cherries against an etched and matted ground pierced to reveal a gilt inner wall. The upper body is detachable via a slip-lock, and mounted on both sides with arched panels formed of hexagonal beveled glass tiles. One glass panel applied with bacchic infants taunting a rearing goat and the other side with infants feeding grapes to a lioness under a looming bust of a satyr. The patinated and gilt upswung loop bifurcated handles are mounted with fully modeled figures of Pan bearing a syrinx and thyrsus and a draped maenad playing two flutes, both above roaring lion heads, the rim inset with a slip-lock detachable gilt bowl etched with masks of various representations of Bacchus spaced by ribbons and trophies and with scrolling fruiting vines. The base of interior with detachable base metal drip pan to accommodate the removable oil lamp designed to illuminate the glass tiles from within. The lamp is raised on four hoof feet, the upturned ends cast underneath with masks and with detachable cover mounted with two infant satyrs and flanked by gilt loop handles. The bacchic themed design featuring cartouches depicting infants taunting a goat and lion, plus prominent lion masks at the handles, certainly appealed to Boucheron's customer, Jean-Baptiste Pezon (1827-1897), who is believed to have commissioned the piece. Pezon was the celebrated lion tamer and headliner of the Grande Menagerie whose profession brought him great fame and fortune in Paris. Born a shepherd boy in Lozere, he is said to have left his home at the age of seventeen in the company of a wolf he had captured and trained years earlier. He headed to Paris and by the age of twenty-one purchased his first lion who he named Brutus. The animal is said to have inspired the Lion of Belfort, the monumental red standstone sculpture by Frederic Bartholdi erected in Belfort in 1880. Toulouse-Lautrec was among his admirers and friends, visiting Pezon's Great Lozerian Menagerie to sketch animals. A large bronze sculpture of Pezon atop a female lion adorns the Pezon family tomb in the Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, as seen in our image here. The vase and detachable bowl are marked on the underside with the silversmith's mark of Charles Glachant. The underside and upper rim of the lower body is engraved "Fic Boucheron Paris". The lamp is marked on underside and flange of cover for Glachant. Boucheron archives indicate the vase was inspired by the amphora vases created by the Greek potter, Nikosthenes, 550-510 BC. The Nikosthenic amphora vases are a form of Attic vase recognized for their angular amphora form with broad flat handles. Potted of bright orange-red clay, they were decorated with plant and animal motifs within distinct friezes, with the most significant defining feature being the black figure painting, often highlighted with white accents. In this vase Legrand re-imagines the striking contrast of the black figures against a warm ground through the use of patina and gilding. His inventive use of piercing and double-wall construction create additional levels of texture and depth throughout the body. The same combination of ornamentation was employed in a ewer designed by Legrand in 1880 in the Islamic taste. (See lot 77 of Christie's sale in New York on October 22, 2009.) Edmé Bouchardon (1698-1762), royal sculptor to Louis XV, may have provided Legrand with inspiration for the vase's iconography. The panel featuring bacchic infants taunting a rearing goat is very similar to a bas relief representation of Winter designed by Bouchardon for the Fontaine des Quarte-Saisons on rue de Grenelle, Paris. Bouchardon debuted his plaster model for the bas relief in 1741, and the fountain was completed in 1745. The Boucheron firm, founded by the celebrated jeweler, Frédéric Boucheron...

Pair of French Victorian (19th Century) blue cylindrical form opaline vases with white angel figural group and gilt beading.    

Stunning pair of famille rose, Chinese vases, trumpet style rims with gold finished foo lion handles, horizontally double mount facing lizards on front and back, floral and figural b...

A gorgeous monumental 17" antique 19th century Art Nouveau period French Sarreguemines majolica vase. Maker's mark on reverse. This exquisi...

A large pair of ormolu-mounted Se`vres Porcelain Bleu Celeste '1867 Exhibition' vases and covers (‘Vase Paris de Milieu Garnis’), ‘l’Abreuvoir’ and ‘Le Retour’ De Champs’ 1860, one ...

A late 19th Century English repousse' copper bowl with foliage motif and original patina. Measurements: Height: 23" Diameter: 21.5"

A lovely large antique Belgian white ironstone pitcher, circa 1880. Made by Boch Freres Keramis La Louviere, in Belgium, signed on reverse. This fine quality pitcher is a nice large ...

An antique Japanese, early Meiji era, enamel over gilt copper vase. The exterior of the ware is adorned with polychrome enamel panels representing blossoming flowers, plants and butt...

Lot of Three Antique Floral Hand Painted & Gilt Vases, Two Old Paris Porcelain and One Glass, C1890 Measures - 14.5"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D (Largest)

American Art Nouveau aquamarine blue glass vase. Medium chunky blown vase with broad flared neck and canted vase in a deep aquamarine blue; with...

A lovely large antique 19th century French confit pot with drippy mustard yellow glaze from the South of France, Castelnaudary. This pot or planter is hand thrown with charming handl...

A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom Tree Attributed to Shippo Kasha/ Namikawa Sōsuke Based of the Drawing By Watanabe Seitei Seitei Kacho ...

Stunning Pair of English Regency Period Hand Painted Two Handled Mantle Vases of Museum quality of ovoid outline, ending on square bases. Firmly attributed to Coalport or Rockingham ...

Large 19th century Art Nouveau stoneware cider pitcher with a detailed satyr, faun or devil hanging on a tree branche handle. Unfortunately I know nothin...

Three-piece English porcelain assembled garniture, Staffordshire, circa 1820

A charming unusual and very rare antique English Brampton salt glazed container modelled as gentleman wearing a coat dating from around 1830. The stoneware container is a half-length...

Antique Pair Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bird and Garden Vases Attributed to Honda The exteriors of the wares are adorned with polychro...

19th century very tall gilt porcelain decorative vase / piece with exterior floral design details . The vase / piece is in good condition . Minor wear appropriate with age / use . Nu...

Pair of large Canton style famille rose porcelain vases. Chinese, Late 19th century. Measures: Height 64cm, diameter 25cm. Crafted in Qing dynasty China in the late nineteenth century for the export market, these fine porcelain vases...

Antique 19th century Staffordshire porcelain cow bud vase / spill vase flatback figurine featuring a cow grazing in the meadow. Dimensions: 3" x 1.75" x 4" (Width x Depth x Height)

Antique Baccarat “Double Carp” molded crystal vase mounted on a gilded bronze base.

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An exquisite Porcelain de Paris wedding vase (or Vase d'Eglise Mariée), with an undulating gilt rim, and an exuberantly moulded and gilded base. On its front side is a delightful han...

An antique high quality Japanese Meiji cloisonne enamel vase by Ota Tameshiro. Circa the late 19th century. The vase is enameled with polychrome enamel floral and foliate scroll orna...

An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period. Elongated vase with pronounced neck. Black body decorated with...

A gorgeous antique 19th-Century Japanese Imari scalloped floral vase made during the Meiji period. This fine vase has a lovely baluster form with a ribbed design, ruffled rim, and ha...

A lovely authentic antique 19th-Century hand blown mercury glass decorative bulbous vase from England. This stunning vase has a stylish shape in a beautiful patina and would be a per...

This elegant vase has been carved out of alabaster around in the 1880' in France.

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Transfer decorated chinoiserie blue and white porcelain globular jar with bronze handles and stand, late 19th century. White porcelain hand painted in brilliant blue with floral pane...

Pair of Blue Glass Lusters in Antique Double Overlay (3 Layers) Cut Glass Top Quality and Impressive Size Glass richly cut in various shapes ...

A Fine, Rare, and Highly Important 19th Century Bohemian Blue-Over-White-Over-Clear Triple Overlay Crystal Jeweled and Covered Imperial Decanter. The decanter is crafted from clear g...

A stunning pair of ceramic vases with gilt, paint and high-relief decoration by imperial artist Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916, also known as Miyagawa Kozan) circa 1876-81 (late Meiji period). These vases belong to early period (1876-1881) of Kozan's repertoire, during which time the high relief sculpturing (known as Takauki ware) was used as a distinguished technique on top of the traditional gilt and paint ornaments of satsuma ware. Due to the relatively limited production and the fragile nature of these wares, not a large quantity of the examples remained in the first place, not mentioning a fine matching signed pair in such impressive sizes. Not only a rarity, this pair of vases is also superb in workmanship, thus the fine example of the work from that short and unique period of the artist's career before he switched to the underglaze period. In a conceptually mirrored fashion, the surface is richly decorated with flying cranes among large lotus leaves and flower, like an idyllic aqua scenery of pure poetry on a circular scroll. The high-relief appliques were rendered and composed in realistic fashion but with a dramatic touch. They are literally about to break the surface free, alive and in motion. The dark colors of the glaze were used to set a moody tone. The approach to create this type of ornamentations is more akin to sculpturing an ink painting in three-dimension than ceramic making. It is not hard to imagine the demand of both the artistry and the technique. Both vases were signed as "Makuzu Kozan Kiln" and each further with another name and seal, which are most likely the individual artist involved in the making process. Similar signatures can be seen in the reference book below. For similarly Takauki vases, see Miyagawa Kozan Makuzu...

Highly unusual, seemingly to be, one of a kind silver plate epergne by Meriden Britannia Company of Connecticut. No doubt circa 1875 and manufactured to commemorate the launching of "Le Tricolre Balloon" on June 6th, 1874 in France (I have attached image of actual French hot air balloon...

This amazing and large late 19th-century oil lamp mounted on a gilt bronze base and fitted with bronze cap and handles, features a cobalt blue and hand-painted porcelain body with Ch...

A rare and exceptional Doulton Lambeth aesthetic movement stoneware vase decorated with stylized motifs by renowned designer and decorator Emily J Edwards and dated 1875. Emily Edwards...

A large bowl made of Blyberg Porphyry from Älfdalen, Sweden, circa 1800.

A pair of large antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel over brass vases attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, Japanese, 1831 to 1915. Circa: 1900s. Unsigned. The baluster form vase is enameled with polychrome images of gold sparrows in blossoming flowers made in the Cloisonne technique. Hayashi Kodenji was a pivotal figure in the history of Cloisonne enamel manufacturer. He was instrumental in the formation and leadership of the Shippo cho enamellers guild, and it is probable that he worked for the Nagoya-based Shippo Kaisha. He exhibited and won prizes at many international exhibitions: Nuremberg 1885 Silver, Paris 1889...

An antique Majolica lidded vase moulded with a continuous relief moulded scene of putti in various activity with grotesque horned lion heads applied either side of the rim. The earth...

Early 19th century pair gilt porcelain decorative urns / vases with gilt gold handles and exterior painted scene details. Each vase / urn is in great antique condition. Minor wear co...

A pair of French Champleve enamel gilt bronze mounted engraved glass form vases. Clear trumpet form glass vase, gilt bronze with lion feet at the base. Late 19th century. Champlevé...

A fine quality pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style Sèvres style lidded vases, each with turquoise ground, floral decoration and of twisted form. Wonderful scrolling gilded or...

Very charming pair of large 19th century Chinese export porcelain Famille rose baluster vases, multi-panel motif decorated with palace figures within courtyard and pavilion settings, with floral and bird designs, all surrounded by a profusion of lush flowering vines, with white ground and mounted with porcelain gilded dragon reliefs...

A very large and NICE VIETNAMESE Incense burner Condition No damages, just some usual ware. Size: 40CM high Period 19th century

Cloisonné centerpiece. Japan, late 19th century. Wood pedestal: 8 cm height. Centerpiece without wood pedestal: 30 cm height.

A large, good quality pair of late 19th century French 'Sevres' style porcelain vases, each with wonderful gilded ormolu swag and foliate handles on either side, Cobalt blue ground, ...

This 19th-century Spanish terracotta glazed pottery jar is a delightful example of rustic Mediterranean craftsmanship. Its hand-thrown form showcases a warm ochre glaze on the upper ...

An exceedingly rare pair of fabulous porcelain vases in the Chinoiserie style. France, early to mid-19th century. Why We Like It Ever fascinated by the exotic and unusual, we have a...

This is a tin vase made from the late Edo period to the early Taisho period (1800s-1920). It is made of cast iron and has detailed and beautiful expressions such as butterflies and ...

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Large Royal Dux cup crafted in porcelain biscuit. The biscuit is partially enameled, and highlighted with polychrome accents. The cup features two nymphs climbing a shell on waves. O...

Pair of 19th century Napoleon III period covered vases in biscuit. A pair of Napoleon III period covered biscuit vases, 19th century, decorated with che...

This stunning Meiji period vase is a wonderful example of the quality of craftsmanship during the late 19th century Japanese Meiji period. The Meiji era was famed for being the perio...

Stunning assembled Collection of Pair of wonderful Decorative Porcelain Items comprising of a Pair of Irish Belleek Aberdeen Ewers or Pitchers. All pieces are Second Period Black Ma...

Introducing a magnificent antique porcelain vase from Limoges, France, crafted by D&C and hand-painted with intricate floral designs. This large vase showcases a lush arrangement of ...

This pair of antique stoneware vases were done by the renowned potter, George Tinworth for the Doulton Lambeth factory of England in approximate...