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Circa 1880 Pair of French Porcelain Large Ovoid Form Vases

$2,900per set
£2,165.43per set
€2,494.29per set
CA$4,046.82per set
A$4,278.53per set
CHF 2,299.16per set
MX$51,385.81per set
NOK 28,789.62per set
SEK 26,344.63per set
DKK 18,626.82per set

About the Item

Circa 1880 Pair of French Porcelain Large Ovoid Form Vases. Aesthetic Movement. Each decorated with vast reserve featuring a bird on a flowering branch watching butterflies, reversing to large floral stems - the seasons are represented in the foliage colors. A true facing pair. Aubergine gilt shaped bases; aubergine, gilt black line scrolled handles. The extraordinary quality gilding features bright shaded effects. Gilt rims with black tendrils. Very good condition; minor wear mostly in the black lines. Provenance: Dr. John Fryer Collection, London Chapel Hill. 14 1/8" h., 9" w., 5.5" d. We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, we are a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.13 in (35.9 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Aesthetic Movement (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    C. 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition commensurate with age and use. Minor wear mostly in the black lines.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WCI-9051z1stDibs: LU6458246533242

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