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19th Century French Louis XVI Sèvres-Style Blue Porcelain Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
This monumental antique French porcelain vase was created in Paris, circa 1860, in the Louis XVI style and in the manner of the celebrated Sèvres tradition. The tall, elegant vessel ...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Bronze
Royal Pair of Sèvres Porcelain
1867 Paris Exhibition
Vases and Covers
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of ormolu-mounted Se`vres Porcelain Bleu Celeste '1867 Exhibition' vases and covers (‘Vase Paris de Milieu Garnis’), ‘l’Abreuvoir’ and ‘Le Retour’ De Champs’
1860, one ...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Ormolu
Christofle Gilt Bronze Vase
By Christofle
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gilt Bronze Vase
Christofle
Circa 1930
This exemplary Art Nouveau vase demonstrates Christofle's mastery of metalworking during the early 20th century. The graceful oviform vessel r...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Gilt Vases
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of French Baccarat Blue and Green Crystal
Gilt Bronze Mounted. Vases
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Large French Baccarat Blue and Green Crystal Gilt Bronze Mounted Vases. This pair of large cylindrical vases was produced by the Baccarat crystal works in France, known fo...
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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Posy Holder
By Thomas William Dee
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver posy holder; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
T...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of red cobalt urns Vase with ceramic handles and Gilted decorations
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These vases are made of Porcelain, they date from the 20th century, and were made in France.
These are neoclassical style vases, which are hand painted and covered with gold leaf.
Th...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Pink Iridescent Glaze Portrait Vase
Located in New York, NY
The stunning Sèvres style raised gilt and gilt bronze mounted porcelain pink iridescent glaze portrait vase painted with a beautiful woman with cupid.
Date: 19th century
Origin:...
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19th Century French Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Japonisme Ormolu Vases E. Lièvre, Executed by F. Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
An important and monumental pair of very fine 19th century French Japonisme/Orientalist ormolu vases designed by Edouard Lièvre and Executed by Ferdinand Barbedienne. Each body with an oval shape, finely sculpted in a floral design, fringed by orientalist style handles with cartouches, the neck surmounted by a circular pierced scrolling dragon frieze. Each vase resting on a group of four orientalist style jeweled elephant...
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1870s French Japonisme Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Bronze
Pr. 19th Century Russian Cobalt Blue
Gold Ground Swan Handle Porcelain Vases
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic quality pair of Russian Empire cobalt blue and gold ground swan handle porcelain vases. Each piece is of Amphora form with a gorgeous 24K gold matted, burnished, and shiny front and backside decoration. The front panels consist of a young girl and a young boy, where the young girl is seen holding food on her head with a water pale in her hand walking through the town, while the boy is seen holding a basket of fruit up and walking it back home. The reverse of each of the vases is also elaborately decorated with one of the scenes being a comfy home with a beautiful woody landscape with a deer running through the backyard, while the other vase has a gorgeous landscape scene with a man riding a horse in the background. On either side of the vases are two-tone matte and burnished 24K gold swan form handles. Underneath the handles are 24K gold hand-painted decorations over a cobalt blue ground. The body runs down a waisted gold neck onto a rounded base which sits on a square gold plinth...
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1810s Russian Empire Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Ewer Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of patinated bronze and ormolu ewer vases
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height 54cm, width 23cm, depth 18cm
Each vase in this pair, wrough...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
$10,281 / set
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Style Royal Vienna Porcelain Covered Urns
Located in New York, NY
A fine neoclassical style Royal Vienna porcelain covered urns.
With enameled, jeweled accents, gilt scroll designs, and a continuous scene of worldly figures from classical to Renai...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Gilt Vases
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Pair of Medici Vases in Old Paris Porcelain
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of Medici bases urns from the 19th century, Napoleon III period in old Paris porcelain, its decoration is very simple, just touches of gold and the porcelain, the handles are ...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Porcelain
French Gilt Bronze Warwick Vase
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French gilt-bronze two-handled Warwick vase
After Clodion. With egg and dart rim, the vessel cast in relief with cherub heads and entwined branch-form ...
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19th Century French Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair Neoclassical Russian Ormolu Gilt Bronze Blue Glass Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair Neoclassical Russian Ormolu Gilt Bronze Blue Glass Vases
Russian, 20th Century
Height 33cm, width 16cm, depth 12cm
An impressive pair of Russian vases, fashioned from striking...
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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Gilt Vases
Materials
Ormolu
Russian Gilt Bronze and Malachite Covered Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Russian gilt bronze and malachite covered vase on porphyry base.
Form of winged cupids supporting a malachite vase.
Russia, circa 1800.
Height...
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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Malachite, Porphyry, Bronze
Large Antique Sevres Styled Hand-Painted Porcelain Vase with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This quite large and substantial antique hand-painted porcelain vase is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in France in approximately 1880 in the Sevres style. The vase is done...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Bronze
Pair Antique French Paris Porcelain Hand-painted Dog Vases by Darte Frères 1810
By Darte Frères
Located in Portland, OR
A large & wonderful pair of antique French Porcelain de Paris Darte Frères hand-painted & gilded portrait vases, with scenes of dogs, and painted in the manner of Fragonard, circa 18...
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1810s French Empire Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Magnificent Pair of Royal Vienna-Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Urns
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent pair of Royal Vienna-style porcelain urns each with a claret ground and a painted reserve depicting classical figures in allegorical theme.
Date: 19th century
Origin...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Ormolu
Beautiful Pair of French Louis XVI Sevres Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Ormolu Vases
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style Sevres cobalt blue and ormolu-mounted vases with rams heads and wreaths. The porcelain body is beautifully painted with the signature Sevres Royal cobalt blue. The square shaped base is decorated with ormolu acanthus leaves and ribbon wreaths beautifully hand chizzeled and detailed ormolu work. These vases can easily be turned into a fabulous pair of...
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1840s French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Bronze
Outstanding Pair of Gilt-Bronze Mounted Jeweled Porcelain Covered Vases
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding Pair of Gilt-Bronze Mounted Jeweled Porcelain Mascron Handled Vases with Covers
In the Sèvres style, each vase is decorated with unique hand painted scenes of bucolic s...
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Late 19th Century Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Nice Pair of Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and French Crystal Lamps
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Nice Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and French Crystal Lamps
Fine cut crystal bodies with bronze mounts standing on lion paw feet.
Deta...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French Louis XVI Doré Bronze and White Carrara Marble Covered Vases
By Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
A very fine and monumental pair of antique French Louis XVI doré bronze and white carrara marble covered vases with ram’s heads and serpentine handles, attributed to Henry Dasson. Th...
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Japanese Contemporary Red Green Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional Japanese contemporary Museum quality porcelain decorative vase, intricately hand-painted, gilded and dimpled to showcase cherry blossoms in iron red on a uniquely shaped...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Gilt Vases
Materials
Gold
$7,225 Sale Price
15% Off
Pair Of 19th Century French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Sèvres-Style Porcelain Vases
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning pair of ormolu mounted Sèvres style porcelain vases and covers, made in France in the late nineteenth century in superb Sèvres style. With gilt pinecone finials and covers...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Ormolu
Large Belgian Silver Gilt Vase, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Large Belgian silver gilt vase, 19th century
Belgian, 19th Century
Height 36cm, width 52cm, depth 39cm
This superb vase is crafted from shining silver gilt. Of rounded campagna for...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Silver
Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Vase Signed Sèvres, Painted by Lucat, France
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Porcelain and gilt bronze vase signed Sèvres, painted by Lucat, France, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Bronze
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Painted and Gilt "Porcelaine de Paris" Vase with Swan Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique vase was created in France circa 1880 by "Porcelaine de Paris" factory. Round in shape with a long and wide neck, the colorful porcelain vessel is decorated with a hand painted outdoor scene featuring swan, lily pads and reed motifs. The decor is further embellished with gilt accents throughout, including around the rim. This tall fluted vase is in excellent condition, and adorns soft colors in the green, blue, and cream color palette, with gilt accents; it would make a nice addition on a table, mantle, or a console.
Porcelaine de Paris is a French porcelain manufacturing company, founded by Jean-Marx Clauss theApril 11, 1822. Jean-Marx Clauss wanted to draw inspiration from the great Parisian porcelain...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Sèvres Blue Porcelain Urn on Gilt Bronze Plinth
Located in London, GB
This beautiful urn (or vase) was crafted in 1875 by the famous Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory. The urn exhibits the fine detailing and gilding that Sèvres Porcelain was renowned for in the 18th and 19th century. The inside of the urn is signed, ‘S.73’, ‘DECORE A SEVRES/ RF/ 75’.
The conical porcelain urn has been painted a speckled royal blue colour and decorated with parcel gilt, navy floral motifs. The body is ornamented around its base with stylised leaf forms, and its centre features a large painting of a flower. Navy porcelain...
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1870s French Neoclassical Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Japanese Contemporary Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary dimpled decorative porcelain vase in blue on platinum, a stunning piece hand painted by a highly acclaimed porcelain artist of Japan’s Imari-Arita region. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Gilt Vases
Materials
Platinum
19th Century, French Empire Ground Crystal and Gilt Bronze Vase Centrepiece
Located in IT
19th century, French Empire ground crystal and gilt bronze vase centrepiece
This Empire centerpiece, made in France at the beginning of...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Very Large Antique Austrian Painted Porcelain Vases Mythology Royal Vienna
Located in London, GB
Very Large Antique Austrian Painted Porcelain Vases Mythology Royal Vienna
Austrian, Late 19th Century
Height 180cm, diameter 46cm
An exceptional pair of late 19th century porcelai...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Peachblow Bohemian glass vases, circa 1890.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This pair of exquisite late 19th-century Bohemian Peachblow vases showcase a stunning gradient of soft green hues. Their elegant, elongated forms feature intricately designed floral...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Glass
Pair of Cloisonné Vases Attributed to A. Giroux, France, Circa 1860
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of cloisonné enamel square vases attributed to A. Giroux, with flared neck decorated on the belly with flowering lambrequins with oriental patterns on a blue and golden geometric. The mount in patinated and gilded bronze is composed of an openwork frieze on the neck, side grips with Fô dog heads forming the handles, the whole resting on four feet in the shape of elephant heads.
Alphonse Giroux and Company, famous curiosity and luxury goods shop was situated in Paris, at No. 7 rue du Coq-Saint-Honoré and in business from the time of the Consulate until the end of the Second Empire. The company was founded by Francois-Simon-Alphonse and continued in 1838 by his two sons, Alphonse-Gustave (1810-1886) and André (1801-1879). The father became a close associate of the royal family and specialized in the manufacture of refined items for gifts. Kings Louis XVIII and then Charles X were both supplied with gifts for « The Children of France » by Giroux. Making progressively small furniture, they were mentionned for the first time in 1837 in the class « cabinet...
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1860s French Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
Gilt Bronze Planter Vase By Jules Jouant
By Jules Jouant
Located in Norwood, NJ
Signed Jules Jouant (1882-1921) France gilt bronze planter. Art Nouveau vase as planter with original removable copper liner. Foundry stamped Louch...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Bronze
BACCARAT, Pair of Mounted Vases, circa 1878
By Baccarat
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Founded under Louis XV, the French crystal factory Baccarat demonstrated its excellence at Universal Exhibitions throughout the 19th century.
This pair of vases, with an elegant fl...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Ormolu Mounted White Marble Vases, Circa 1900
Located in Tarzana, CA
Pair of French Ormolu Mounted White Marble Vases, Circa 1900
Having ormolu mounts with rams head on either side if each urn shaped vase.
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Gilt Vases
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th C. French Baccarat Opaline Crystal Vase w/ Hand-Enameled Floral Decoration
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century French Baccarat Opaline Crystal Vase with Hand-Enameled Floral Decoration and Gilt Highlights. This baluster-form vase features a trumpet-shaped neck, rounded shoulde...
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Bronze-Mounted Sèvres Style Champlevé Enamel Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of fine quality bronze-mounted Sèvres style porcelain champlevé enamel vases. The hand painted medallions depicting cherubs and floral motifs surrounded by raised gilt enamel. T...
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19th Century French Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
An Unusual Pair of French Japanism Signed Pate Sur Pate
Gilt Porcelain Vases
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of French Japanism Signed CP & Co Pate Sur Pate and Gilt Porcelain Vases. This elegant pair of vases, crafted by CP & Co, exemplifies the aesthetic influences of Japanism in ...
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Early 1900s French Japonisme Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Gilt Bronze Vase Tops, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of gilt bronze vase tops, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
Pair of gilt bronze vase tops, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
H: 7cm, D: 23cm
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Bronze
19 C French Onyx, Silvered, and Gilt-Bronze Vase Attributed to Charpentier
Cie
Located in New York, NY
A Large 19th Century French Onyx, Silvered, and Gilt-Bronze Vase Attributed to Charpentier & Cie. The vase consists of an onyx body with a flared, slightly everted rim and a taperin...
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1880s French Greek Revival Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
English 19th C. Thomas Webb
Sons Double Handle Cameo Vase, Signed G. Woodall
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Highly Important Antique English 19th Century Thomas Webb & Sons Blue Cut-to-Clear Double Handle Cameo Wine Cooler, Signed G. Woodall. Etched and Ccid Washed. This 19th ...
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1880s English Neoclassical Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Crystal
Pair of French Champlevé Enamel and Gilt Bronze Vases
Located in London, GB
This magnificent pair of vases is wrought from gilt bronze and champlevé enamel in the distinctive, visually striking Renaissance Revival style. The cylindrical body of each vase is ...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Large Antique French Sevres Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Vase with Cover
Located in New York, NY
Finest quality Palace size (50 inch tall) French Sevres style porcelain vase with gilt bronze mounts depicting the Roman goddess of fertility and motherhood, motioning to her attend...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French "Bleu Poudre" Chinese Export Porcelain Ormolu-Mounted Vases
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent pair of antique French "bleu poudre" Chinese Export porcelain ormolu-mounted vases. This exceptional pair of Regence style bleu poudre porcelain vases are beautifully han...
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Mid-19th Century French Régence Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Bronze
Fine Quality Pair of Elegant Gilt Bronze Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Urns
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully hand painted with lovers to the front and a bouquet to the reverse with handles
Date: 19th century
Origin: French
Dimension: 28 x 15 inches.
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19th Century French Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Ormolu
Pair Antique French Opaline Glass Painted Floral Vases Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique French Opaline Glass Painted Floral Vases Baccarat
French, Mid-19th Century
Height 40cm, diameter 17cm
This superb pair of opaline glass vases is by the esteemed Frenc...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Royal Bonn - Franz Anton Mehlem, Hand Painted
Gilded Vase / Lamp, circa 1900
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL BONN - FRANZ ANTON MEHLEM - Art Nouveau hand painted and gilded vase - featuring branches of pink and soft purple floral blossoms with thorns to the front and back (likely Flow...
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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Bohemian Gilt Decorated Green Glass Vase with Portrait Medallion
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Late 19th Century Bohemian Gilt Decorated Glass Vase with Portrait Medallion. This beautiful gilt decorated green glass vase is centered by a raised medallion decorated in painted ov...
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Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Glass
Two Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Vases with Gilt Bronze Bases
Located in London, GB
These porcelain vases are exquisite pieces of antique Chinese decorative art. They were crafted in the late Qing dynasty, which lasted f...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of Floral Opaline Glass Vases by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
Pair of floral opaline glass vases by Baccarat
French, 19th Century
Height 55.5cm, diameter 20cm
Wonderfully crafted by Baccarat, the renowned French firm of glass manufacturers, th...
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19th Century French Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Opaline Glass
$24,676 / set
Pair of Vases 19th Century Louis XVI
Located in Warsaw, PL
This magnificent pair of decorative vases is a masterpiece of the Napoleon III period (mid-19th century), showcasing elegance and refinement through the harmonious combination of gil...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
$15,467 / set
Pair of Charles X Gilt-Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Glass Vases
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A pair of Charles X gilt-bronze mounted cut crystal glass vases.
Each of ovoid form with ribbed sides, mounted with foliate-scroll handles, on a square leaf-tip base with paw feet...
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Porcelain Ice Pail
Cover By Jacob Petit
By Jacob Petit
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning 19th century ice pail and cover by Jacob Petit, under glazed blue JP mark.
Circa 1850
French
This ice pail is in excellent condition. The gilt details and painted surfa...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Monumental Antique Bohemian Gilt Glass Vase
Located in New York, US
Our very large (33 1/2 inch tall) and elegant gilt-decorated glass vase on stand dates from the third quarter of the 19th century. Attributed by ...
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Mid-19th Century Czech Neoclassical Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Glass
Cut Crystal Amethyst glass Vase w Gilt bronze Griffins and Lion paws Empire
Located in Sweden, SE
Such items were always made in small batches and only by hand. Mercury gilt bronze (ormolu, gilded) rim, hand chasing, lion's paws and heads of eagles-griffins, repeat the motifs of ...
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Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze
Mid-20th C. French Sevres-Style Celeste Blue Porcelain Urns with Gilt Accents
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a buffet, mantel, or entryway with this impressive pair of large porcelain urns, crafted in France circa 1950 in the manner of Sèvres. Each Campagna-form vessel sits on a ci...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Large Austrian Neoclassical Style Porcelain Vases by Royal Vienna
Located in London, GB
Large Austrian Neoclassical style porcelain vases by Royal Vienna
Austrian, Late 19th Century
Height 98cm, diameter 32cm
Crafted by the prestigious Royal Vienna Porcelain Manufactory, this exquisite pair of vases embodies the centuries-old tradition of European porcelain artistry.
Designed in an elegant baluster form, each vase features a deep navy ground, providing a striking backdrop for the finely hand-painted historical tableaux. The slender necks are adorned with delicate gilded patterns, further enhanced by ribbon-tied accents and raised gilded jewels, a particularly coveted element in high-quality porcelain. Matching porcelain lids, crowned with a pinecone finial, complete the sophisticated design, while the spreading socle bases mirror the decorative motifs of the necks.
The vases depict four significant historical events, masterfully reinterpreted from renowned artworks. One scene illustrates King Charles V liberating Christian slaves in Tunis, inspired by a 19th-century engraving by Nicaise de Keyser (Belgian, 1813-1887). Another portrays the Battle of Bouvines (1214), based on an 1827 painting by Horace Vernet (French, 1789-1863). A third panel brings to life Oliver Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament, adapted from a 1782 print by Benjamin West (American, 1738-1820). The final scene, inspired by Jan Matejko’s (Polish, 1838-1893) 1866 painting ‘Rejtan’ (also known as ‘The Fall of Poland’), represents the first partition of Poland in 1773. The Austrian porcelain artists have reimagined these compositions with richer, more luminous colours, infusing the scenes with energy while softening their dramatic intensity.
Supporting these vases are ornate porcelain plinths, decorated with oval cartouches featuring additional painted vignettes. The undersides of the lids are inscribed with the corresponding scene titles. These include: Der letzte Reichstag zu Warschau (The last parliament in Warsaw), Karl V als Befreier der christlichen Sklaven in Tunis (Charles V as liberator of the Christian slaves in Tunis), Cromwell verhindert die Verfolgung des Waldenser (Cromwell prevents the persecution of the Waldensians), Bataille de Bouvines (Battle of Bouvines).
Each piece bears the blue ‘FD/ VIENNA / AUSTRIA’ mark for Franz Dörfl.
With their grand proportions, historical depth, and remarkable artistic execution, this pair of vases is an extraordinary acquisition for any collector of fine European porcelain.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Sèvres Porcelain Garniture, Mounted in Gilt Bronze by Picard
Located in London, GB
With its delightful painted representations of the four seasons and bacchanalian scenes, this ‘bleu celeste’ garniture demonstrates the technical excellence of Sevres factory porcelain. On top of this, the porcelain vases are beautifully decorated with gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts, expertly cast by Henri Picard, the manufacturer and gilder to Emperor Napoleon III.
This garniture is comprised of a central jardinière and a pair of flanking vases. The jardinière features a wide porcelain body, which is topped by a gilt bronze guilloche-patterned neck. This is fitted with two geometric handles, which terminate in cherubs masks. The jardinière body is finely decorated with a continuous painting of putti playing together in a woodland setting. One putti holds the pinecone-tipped staff carried by followers of Bacchus (or Dionysus), the god of wine and ecstasy. Several putti ride on a goat, led on a harness by other putti. This painting is edged with jewelled and parcel gilt decoration, set against a bright ‘bleu celeste’ ground. The jardinière stands on a shaped gilt bronze stem, its top encircled by a band of stiff leaves, its middle by a laurel wreath, and its foot by beading. The jardinière is placed on a square gilt bronze plinth, which is decorated with grape-form finials, hung draperies and foliate motifs, and is set on four beaded toupie feet.
The pair of vases are similar to the jardinière in their design. They feature ovoid ‘bleu celeste’ porcelain bodies, which are decorated with continuous paintings of the four seasons, within gilt and jewelled frames. Winter is depicted in a scene showing putti huddled together on a sleigh in a snowy landscape, and autumn by cherubs reaping crops with a sickle. Spring is shown by cherubs wearing flower wreaths and dancing while holding garlands, and summer by putti picking grapes and drinking wine. The vases’ bodies are topped by pointed gilt and jewelled ‘bleu celeste’ porcelain lids, crowned by gilt bronze grape finials. Like the jardinière, the vases are fitted with gilt bronze cherub...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Painted and Parcel Gilt Porcelain Vase by Meissen
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vase was created by the world-famous Meissen porcelain factory. Meissen was established in the early 18th century, making it the first producer of hard-paste porcelain...
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19th Century German Rococo Antique Gilt Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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Blown Glass Red Swirl
Blue And White Lattice Chinese Porcelain
Boot Vase
Brass Vase Persian
Bristol Vase Antique
Bronze Warwick Vase
Chinese Clobbered Porcelain
Chinese Red Lacquer Vase
Clay Bay
Cloisonne Vase Qing Dynasty
Cocoon Vase
Confetti Vase
Curt M Addin
Czech Exbor
Denby Pottery Vintage
Ditmar Urbach On Sale
Doyle Lane
Drop Holmegaard





