Age of Elegance: European Paintings, Furniture and Works of Art from the 19th Century

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Lot 17
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A gilt bronze mounted cobalt blue ground Sèvres style porcelain three piece table garniture, Paris, late 19th century

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Description

  • gilt bronze, porcelain
  • height of vase 30 1/4 in.
  • 77 cm
comprising a pair of vases and a centerpiece, all fitted with winged female cast handles, decorated with 18th century scènes gallante within a gilt highlight cartouche, signed Robert

Catalogue Note

This three piece table garniture, centered by a large vase or jardinière for flowers, is finely mounted with gilt bronze mounts. This type of cobalt blue ground decorative porcelain vase was very popular in the 18th century and was prouced by the Royal Manufacture of Sèvres.