19th Century French Onyx Pomp Jug/Vase Bronze Silvered Napoleon III

Suction jewels porcelain with extremely fine chiselled, very decorative, restrained fire-gilt bronze fittings. On the shadows, in a cobalt blue background, rich floral ornamental gol...

Extremely decorative Amphora vase. With beautiful mascarons. Classic style Amphora. Brown background with white Classic elements. Vase shape with white garland on rectangular plinth....

This exceptional monumental vase in porcelain of Paris, conceived in the spirit of the Sèvres Manufactory’s productions, is quite characteristic of the Napoleon III style . The long neck of the shape is extremely rare, as well as the gilt bronzes’ richness of ornamentation. Its dimensions and its important bronze mount indicate a ceremonial piece, of supreme luxury, comparable to those the Manufactory exhibited at the World's Fairs. Evoking the aristocratic art of the Ancien Regime in many ways, this vase pays tribute to the refinements of the 18th century, and could have been commissioned to decorate the mansion of a 19th century personality. Indeed, the “Celestial blue” background, embellished with gold arabesques, is characteristic of the porcelains from the Royal Manufactory of Vincennes as early as 1753, which became the Sèvres Manufactory. It is a famous blue, difficult to obtain, which served to decorate the first service delivered to Louis XV. The lively shapes of the bronze base also evoke the art of the ornamentalists in Louis XV’s time, such as Jean-Claude Duplessis or Gouthiere, who were in charge of drawing gilt bronze mounts for China porcelain. The bronze mount of our vase is hence very close to the Duplessis’ ornementations. The two espagnolettes, with sheathed busts of women...

Napoleon III Amphora shaped porcelain in the style of Sèvre vase with bronze parts.