Restauration Vases

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A pair of French Restauration period crystal bud vases from the early 19th century, with etched décor and silver bases. Created in France during the first quarter of the 19th century, each of this pair of bud vases charms us with its flaring lines perfectly complimenting the etched crystal décor...

Pair of large Medici vases crafted of gilt and patinated bronze, finely chiseled with ova, acanthus leaves and friezes of flowers. Each vase is resting on a square base, decorated wi...

Very elegant and rare pair of amethyst Medici vases. They consist of two gilded bronze pedestal bases, one adorned with diamond patterns and the other finely sculpted with foliage. T...

Pair of 19th century Jaune de Sienne marble and ormolu Cassolettes Urns Medici’s shaped on square bases, circa 1860.

Pair of gilt bronze Medici vases, expertly sculpted with twisting patterns, small beads, and water-leaf. The lower portion, highlighted with acanthus leaves, small flowers, and gadro...

Pair of 19th century Vert de Mer marble and ormolu Cassolettes Urns Medici’s shaped on columns and square bases, circa 1860.

This pair of French Restauration period reticulated porcelain compotes is exquisitely detailed in hand-painted 22-karat gold. The pierced gallery top rests upon a pedestal supported ...

Early 19th century pair of porcelain, oval vases. On the paunch of the vases are large, multicolored cartouches framed in gold featuring cabaret scenes on one side, and see landscape...

A Very Fine Quality Pair of XIXth Century Paris Polychrome and Gilt Painted Porcelaine Incense Burners Vases on Gilt Bronze Base, With Bronze Imitation Golden Painted Men Faces , Wit...

Medici vase-shaped clock in cut crystal and gilded bronze. The center of the clock’s dial is a gilt bronze disk engraved with intricate latticework. A white, enamel ring surrounds th...

Pair of restauration Medici vases in multicolored porcelain and gold, decorated with large cartouches featuring Italian peasants on one side and Italian landscapes on the other. The neck, handles, and base are gilded. Each vase is set on a square base. In good general condition with some light wear to the gilding. This pair of vases is a witness to the general interest in Italy during the 19th century, with a fascination in everything from its landscapes and monuments to its local population. Daguerreotype scenes from Italy were circulating during the early 19th century. Beginning in 1860, Italian tourism saw a huge rise, and the bourgeoisie continued the practice of making a "Grand Tour" of Europe which had begun during the late 16th century. During the 19th century, archaeological digs in Pompeii and Herculaneum helped renew Italy's attraction, as well as the tales brought back from travellers. In addition to scenes of cities, monuments, and landscapes, artists and travellers were fascinated by the Italian people, especially the peasants who were represented in traditional wear. These ethnographically interesting scenes were made popular by photography as well as by paintings by Ernest Hébert...