An exquisite pair of 19th-century French Old Paris (Vieux Paris) porcelain vases featuring deep cobalt blue grounds heavily accented with intricate gilding. Each vase is designed with ornate, pierced gilt handles and rests on a molded gilt base. The front surfaces showcase finely hand-painted polychrome medallions depicting delicate floral blooms along the upper neck, balanced by vibrant lower panels showcasing songbirds resting among lush bunches of fruit and leafy vines.

Specifications

• Object Type: Pair of Vases

• Origin: France

• Period: 19th Century

• Style: Old Paris / Vieux Paris

• Medium: Hand-Painted Glazed Porcelain with Gold Leaf / Gilt Accents

• Subject: Floral Medallions, Fruits, and Birds

• Dimensions: 17.5 x 8.5 x 5 in

Keywords

Old Paris porcelain, Vieux Paris, 19th century French, antique porcelain vases, cobalt blue porcelain, hand painted birds, fruit and floral motif, gilt pierced handles, French decorative art, pair of antique urns, mantel vases, gilt foliage, collectible European porcelain, Victorian era decor, polychrome painted porcelain.

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