Stone Porcelain

Rara Porcelain Gold 1927

This pair of Paris porcelain neoclassical style vases from the early 1800s have stunning details and rich coloration. Old Paris porcelain, or Vieux Paris, is the term given to the elaborate hard-paste porcelain products created in Paris from the mid-1700s through the late 1800s. Vieux Paris is a generic term, as there were more than 30 factories that produced porcelain during this period. Sometimes these factories would sell “blank”, unpainted pieces to outside artisans, so it is quite possible to see identically shaped pieces with different paint styles. Because of this, a fair majority of Vieux Paris is unattributed – meaning there are typically no production marks. The trumpet necks of these vases are a lustrous gilded porcelain, flanked on two sides by bright white stylized sphinx busts with acanthus leaf headpieces. The slightly obovate bodies are painted in a matte azure color. This color, known as “Bleu de France”, has been a staple of the heraldry of the French monarchy since the 12th century. The body of each vase is where most of the minute details can be found. Situated on either side and slightly below the base of the sphinxes are gilt cherubs. Each vase has its own unique set of cherubs, depicting different activities. One vase has a cherub with butterfly on a string, while the one on the opposite side is holding a pair of trumpets. The other vase has a cherub flying with a wreath, while the one on the opposite side is holding a pair of torches. Even though the figures are very small in stature, you can still see the details of their faces. Beneath the cherubs are large bisque...

Decorative white textured porcelain vase with amber golden sandstone inlay. Handmade Porcelain Vase with Character an elegant decorative Gem by itself. Trademark at the Base, FÜRST...

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Beautiful hand decorated, Art Nouveau enameled glass trinket, or jewelry box. This is a gorgeous piece by Legras, makes a lovely gift to oneself or others. Measures: 4 1/8" Diameter x 3 1/4" Height Legras Art Glass...

19th Century French small crystal clear and blue overlay scent bottle with silver cap Small crystal scent bottle with silver cap and glass stopper. The silver hallmarks are diffi...

Enjoy a nice big bowl of 'Stracciatella', by Tellurico, a multidisciplinary design studio based in the Netherlands. This centerpiece-worthy, one-of-a-kind, generously-sized vessel co...

Large painted antique porcelain plaque with musical party scene French, Late 19th Century Frame: height 58cm, width 77cm, depth 4cm Plaque:...

Beautiful handcrafted lidded pill, trinket, or small jewelry box. Intricately designed brass bottom, amber and quartz top. Makes a lovely gif...

A Marvelous Quality Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze and Sèvres Porcelain Mounted Parquetry Cabinet with a Hand-Carved Marble Top. The large central porcelain plaque depicts a humble fami...

One on a marble base and the other on a bronze base. Nicely detailed .Bellevue Ave, Newport RI collection.

1920's Holy water font with Lady of Guadalupe and angel in light green alabaster and agate with a beautiful translucent quality and the many colors that can be achieved from this spe...

Neoclassical style marble and porcelain pedestal French, late 19th century Measures: Height 108cm, width 30cm, depth 30cm This Fine column-form pedestal is crafted in the Neocla...

A rare and special late 19th century gilt bronze mounted Sèvres style Napoleon vase with matching pedestal The vase pictured with the Coronation of the Empress Josephine by Napole...

Opaline vase of English origin, city of Bristol, circa 1780. In 1768 W. Cookworthy founded a porcelain factory in Plymouth, but moved it to Bristol in 1770. Attributable to Henry Bone...

A rare and fantastic late 19th century gilt bronze mounted onyx and Sèvres style pedestal. Square onyx top above a columnar support painted w...

An exceptional pair of late 19th century gilt bronze mounted onyx and Sèvres style pedestals. Square onyx top above a columnar support painte...

An exceptionally large and magnificent pair of French Empire Napoleonic Sèvres porcelain gilt bronze mounted pedestals. These are a exceptionally beautiful pair of 19th century 24-karat raised gold decorated, gilt bronze-mounted, onyx and Sèvres porcelain pedestals...

Onyx, porcelain, gilt bronze and cloisonnè Sevres center. Neoclassical Style. France late 19th century.

A beautiful pair of late 19th century gilt bronze-mounted marble and Sèvres style pedestals Square marble tops above a columnar support with ...

1800s French Sèvres Porcelain pedestal with gilt bronze mountings and beautifully carved capital. This is hand-painted with a scene of a lady...

A pair of neoclassical Paris porcelain two-handled oviform vases French, 19th century Measures: Height 34.5cm, width 14cm, depth 11cm This excellent pair of porcelain vases were...

Pair of antique English grand tour portrait 12" Plaques, "Hera & Rhodus". Both by Hancock A Son, Worcester with remnants of exhibition labels, in l...

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