A fine French Nineteenth Century porcelain plaque, circa 1880. The image is on a white ground with the scenery and figures handled in cobalt blue and black. The porcelain incorporates a textured surface to enhance the image. The subject is probably after a Nineteenth Century painting on canvas. An illegible signature is painted on a tablet in the lower right corner. Condition is very good. Dimensions Height 8", Width 6". Frame H 15", W 13".
An fine and unusual pair of Nineteenth Century French Paris porcelain vases mounted as lamps, circa 1880. Each vase with gilt scrolled handles over figural masks in relief. The light green ground is painted with a bird and a floral vine centering a transfer reserve with young children. The first with two young Black girls and a Caucasian baby. The second with a Black baby and two Caucasian girls. Condition: Very good. Dimensions: 20" H, 10" W. ...click for details
A fine pair of French Sevres porcelain pate sur pate vase form lamps, circa 1880. The baluster form vases are derived from the original Chinese form. They have a rich deep brown ground decorated with a white pate sur pate relief incorporating birds and floral elements with gilding. The gilt bronze Chinese base is decorated in relief with dragons. Condition: Very good. Dimensions: Height of vase 19 1/4", Width 7 3/4". Overall Height 33". ...click for details
This pair of 6 1/4" - 16 mm high vases have bronze mounted rims and bases, and have the green "MP Sevres" mark. Each has a midnight blue glaze, and are in excellent condition. They were manufactured in France c. 1910.
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A fine Continental, Late Nineteenth Century painting on porcelain depicting Madame Recamier, after the original painted by Francois Gerard (1777-1849). The figure is wonderfully painted and set within an architectural background with columns and satin drapes. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: Plaque Size Height 6", Width 4".
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In wonderful, rich magenta and lime, with floral reserves, this Old Paris porcelain vase measures 6.1/2" high and 7 3/4" in length. This handsome piece, dating from c. 1850 is in excellent condition, with only some rubbing on the gold decoration.
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A fine German Sevres style porcelain box circa 1930. The hinged and lidded box with a rich blue ground is painted with three colorful floral sprays set in reserves with gilt acanthus leaf borders. The base has an additional bouquet. The interior is also painted with small single blossoms. Both the lid and base are fitted with gilt bronze collar mounts. The base is marked with a crown over interlaced L's which is the trademark for the Saxonian Porcelain Factory. Condition is excellent. Dimens ...click for details
A Continental porcelain dish circa 1900, probably French.. The piece is in a Chinese Export Style with with a cobalt blue and gilt border surrounding an eagle at its center. Condition is good with some minor wear in the gilding. Dimensions: Length 6", Width 5 1/4".
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