Mid-19th Century Vases

Pair of hand painted Jacob Petit vases with ripple rim. Dark blue with finally decorated floral painting.

Sculptural Mid Century Modern curvaceous and organic hand formed vase glazed in muted tones of pastel.

This small hand-painted pharmacy pot, hand-thrown in Calabria during the mid-1800s, is a beautiful example of artisanal craftsmanship. Traditionally used by pharmacies, this pot was ...

Pair of English porcelain turquoise ground three-footed vases, Minton, Dated 1865. Each Horn-shaped leg with a different cameo bust. Impressed Minton.

The acanthus handles with floral-garland looped attachments.

Pair of Ural granite and gilt bronze ornamental vases in Louis XVI style. Young women in gilt bronze sit on the shoulders of the granite vases to form the handles, their backs bent s...

A set of two crater vases from the second quarter of 19th century, century 1825-1830, made of porcelain of France, crafted in the factory of Mortelèque in Ixelles (near Brussels), Belgium and painted by the artist Frédéric Faber (1782-1844). The model of the crater vase is based on the famed Medici crater in the Uffizi in Florence. This type of vase was often reserved for lavish gifts among the aristocracy and royal courts in Europe. At the Salon of 1815, Faber’s work attracted king William I of the Netherlands (1772-1843) who eventually named him the court’s official porcelain painter. Another very similar pair of Medici vases...

Depicting a walking turkey on one side and a coat of arms on the other.

Paris porcelain white and gold open-work centerpiece, circa 1840.

Vase Hollandais, Sevres-style with Sevres mark interlaced L's underneath. The color reserves painted on either side with mythological and pastural scenes ...

A decorative pair of French vases crafted in gilded bronze and adorned with turquoise-green enamel. These elegant pieces feature a combination of bright and matte mercury gilding for...

An impressive large Greek style vase, intricately crafted in terracotta and applied with a vibrant treacle glaze. Shaped like a trophy, this mid 19th century urn shares similarities with the marble vase attributed to prominent 2nd century Greek sculptor Sosibios in terms of shape and style, detailed with unique handles shaped like a swans neck. Unlike the Sosibios vase, the heart of this terracotta vase is largely plain showcasing the beautiful tone variation and lustre of the glaze. To the top, the vase is more intricate, detailed with a section of leaves and berries and stands on a socle carved with leaves to match the lower portion of the vase’s body. Thanks to its large scale and beautiful colour, this Greek style terracotta vase makes a striking statement piece placed on a pedestal or at the centre of a large sideboard...

Twin handled double lipped vase. Finely painted with feathers and handles terminating with molded masks.

Moroccan 2 Piece Brass Irons made in the 19th Century with beautiful embellishments of teal, yellow, blue, and red. The colors have faded over the centuries, but it still has immaculate beauty and saturation to it. The pieces really speak for themselves; and radiate the Moroccan sunshine through them. They are both hollow, so they would be good as is decor or, for inspiration, you can add a wooden base / plaque for the bottom and add wiring to them to create unique lamps. Price is for the two together. Dimensions: 24.25"H x 6.25"W x 4.5"D We do local delivery close or in Los Angeles for fee. Will calculate...

This pair of vases, crafted in the 19th century, was made using a technique developed by engineer Jacques Louis Kessler in 1855 and patented in 1858. The decoration of these two vases, made of double-layered crystal (blue on the outside and transparent on the inside), was achieved using Kessler’s engraving process. This innovative method utilized alkaline fluorides mixed with acids and a system of stencils, allowing for an immediate contrast between a bright, colored design and a matt background. The Baccarat crystal manufacturer later acquired exclusive rights to this patented process, which brought them widespread acclaim during the 1867 Paris Exhibition. These baluster-shaped vases feature neo-Greek ornamentation, alternating between blue-toned designs and matt crystal. Their clean, elegant lines are accented by several ornamental blue crystal bands. The decoration is composed of three primary scenes: the first depicts two combatants. The second portrays a winged Victory holding a palm in one hand while crowning a resting warrior with laurel in the other; the warrior stands before her. The third depicts three figures: a woman playing the lyre for a king holding a long scepter, with a young ephebe standing behind him. The scenes are separated by depictions of weapon trophies. The iconography draws inspiration from scenes commonly found on ancient Greek vases, while emphasizing the fluidity of the figures’ movements and features. Each vase rests on a circular mount supported by four spheres, with one vase bearing the number “2” engraved under its base. When Baccarat acquired the rights to Kessler’s technique, the company used it to create similar pieces, incorporating this innovative method into its repertoire. At the 1867 Paris Exhibition, Baccarat showcased a celestial blue crystal punch bowl and matching glasses engraved using this process; this set is now housed at the Corning Museum of Glass. The Galerie Marc Maison...

Wonderful old crystal vase, finely engraved. Very precious and beautiful also without flowers, Measures: Diameter lower cm.17, Diameter upper 23 cm O/311.

Pair of English porcelain vases. Puce mark on base.

These impressive vases, likely of Italian origin and dating back to the 19th century, are true artistic treasures. Resting on bases of Algerian onyx, the...

A pair of 19th century Bohemian crystal hand-engraved and acid washed covered pokals, with hunting scenes. Each crystal pokal is blown, handcut, hand-engraved, and acid washed to cre...

A fine Pair of Old Paris vases. Hand Painted Decoration depicting Children in mischief. Original gilding. France, circa 1860. Dimensions: Height 17" D...

Ceramic vase Napoleon III period.         

A magnificent Louis XVI Style Russian ormolu-mounted covered agate vase or Urn with finely hand-chiseled and Cast doré Bronze Swan Handles. This marvellous baluster form covered vase...

An unusual antique Paris porcelain vase in the shape of an épergne with a large central flower holder and two smaller ones on either side....

This beautiful vase was created in France, in the period when Napoleon III was Emperor (1852-1870). It is designed in the style of Sèvres Manufactory porcelain. Sèvres goods are often beautifully hand painted with pastoral and mythological scenes, and marine subjects. These tended to be set within finely parcel gilt and jewelled frames, offset against turquoise ‘bleu celeste’ or navy 'bleu Sèvres' grounds. The porcelain vase is of classical Amphora form, with a slender elongated neck, a large ovoid body with a slightly waisted base, and a splayed foot. The vase is topped by a porcelain crown, which is navy coloured and decorated with gilding, porcelain ‘jewels’ and a gilt bronze (ormolu) pinecone finial. The navy vase...

Large pair of beautifully hand-enameled. No cracks, breaks or repairs.

A Satsuma tapering cylindrical square high-shouldered vase by Yabu Meizan, Osaka, 1853-1934, decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt over a clear, cr...

An elegant English porcelain vase and cover, first quarter of the 19th century, probably from the Derby factory, with hand-painted panels of birds and fruit and flower scenes, with e...

A very large pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Carved Agate Vases, Attributed to Édouard Lièvre. Each vase is massive with a...

A pair of large Japanese cloisonné enamel palace vases These tall vases are one of the early pieces by Kaji Tsunekichi (1803-1883) of Nagoya in Owari Province (modern Aichi Prefectu...

Pair of beautifully hand-painted, parcel gilt, c. 1850, Chinoiserie urns with pierced, gilt brass necks. Each with quatrefoil vignettes featuring figures, and birds amidst flowering ...

A pair of crystal Bohemian lidded vases, each one heavily carved with wooded scenes of a stag running through a forest and of a bear on a rock. Both vases have an optical magnifying ...