Empire Vases

A beautiful pair of hardstone vases, probably Russian. Polished to a mirror like surface.

This pair of Paris porcelain vases feature finely painted urban scenes: a depiction of Amsterdam on one vase and a view of Brussels on the other. The Amsterdam vase portrays a view of Dam Square...

A very rare and important French Empire cassolette Brûle-Parfum attributed to the renowned Parisian sculptor Antoine-Denis Chaudet (1763-1810). This...

These exquisite painted porcelain vases were crafted in the late 19th century in France. They have been styled in the image 18th century Sèvres Porcelain, which continued to be very fashionable in Europe in this period.  The oval-bodied porcelain vases have been crafted on a grand scale, and have been intricately decorated with Napoleonic scenes, gilt emblems and gilt foliate decoration, all set against a dark blue ground.  Both vases are topped by gilt bronze pinecone finials, placed on dark blue-colored porcelain lids, which are decorated with gilt 'N' symbols for Napoleon I, contained within gilt laurel leaf wreaths, as well as dates of importance within Napoleon’s rule. The inside of the lids are inscribed with, 'M. Imple / de Sevres'. The vase mouths are edged with gilt bronze, and the necks are painted in a similar style to the lids, with crowned 'N's, accompanied by gilt foliage.  On their fronts, the vase bodies feature highly-detailed Napoleonic scenes, which, according to the signature, were created by the artist, J. Pascault. Pascault specialised in porcelain paintings that were based on works by the old masters. In this pair, one vase depicts ‘Le Sagre’, or (The Coronation) ‘d'apres David’. The image faithfully recreates Jacques-Louis David’s famous 1807 oil painting of ‘The Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon and the Coronation of Empress Joséphine on December 2, 1804’. In the image, a crowned Napoleon I stands with his back to Pope Pius VII and places a crown onto his wife, Joséphine’s head. The other vase records ‘Le Mariage’ (The Marriage) between Napoleon I and Marie Louise, Napoleon’s second wife, which occurred in 1810. This image has been painted ‘d’apres Rouget’ — that is, after an oil on canvas version of the scene by George Rouget. The piece shows Cardinal Fesc with his hand raised as he blesses Napoleon I and Marie Louise, who stand before him. The back of the vase bowls depict grand French châteaux, which were favoured by Napoleon I. The buildings relate to the front scenes, through their functions. The Coronation of Napoleon and Joséphine, for instance, is paired with an image of ‘La Malmaison’, which was estate where Joséphine lived. The second vase painting, which shows the marriage of Napoleon and Marie Louise...

These beautiful vases were crafted in France in the 19th century. They are designed in the style of decorative arts produced in the period when Napoleon Bonaparte was Emperor. Known ...

A near pair of ormolu mounted Swedish porphyry vases, early 19th century. The mounts are French.

A very fine pair of gilt and patinated Empire period bronze vases, France, circa 1820. Because of their quality, theses vases come very likely from the workshop of one of the most re...

An Italian early 19th century alabaster urn.

A very rare and attractive early 19th century opaline glass vase and cover. The finial and mounts of finely chased gilt bronze. Two sides with a medaillon painted with a landscape, t...

A pair of gold ground porcelain vases painted with rustic figures in rural landscapes. The matte gilding of the handles emphasizes the painted reliefs. The quality of the painting an...

Each of Amphora form with twin C-scroll ormolu handles, the covers surmounted by an ormolu pine cone finial and set on square shaped marble mounted bases.

A pair of gilt and patinated bronze Empire vases on marble bases, early 19th century. French or possibly German, circa 1820.