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    Pair of French Chinoiserie bronze and enamel vases

    £5,500

    These beautiful 19th Century vases are decorated with Chinese-style motifs, appealing to collectors and designers drawn to the aesthetic appeal of the Orient.

     

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    Description

    The ovoid patinated bronze vase bodies are centred with a champlevé enamel band going around each vase and depicting the blue sea, large white waves, flowers and mythical fish-like sea creatures. Each vase is mounted in gilt bronze with twin handles in the form of dragon-masks holding rings in their mouths, circular pierced rims, and conforming bases with similar decorations.

    Details

    Country of Origin
    French
    Date of Manufacture
    c. 1880
    Period
    Late 19th Century
    Style
    Chinoiserie, Marine / Seascape, Mythological
    Material
    Enamel - Champlevé, Ormolu (Gilt Bronze), Patinated Bronze
    Colour
    Black, Blue, Gold, Multi-coloured, White

    Dimensions

    Height
    44.5 cm / 17.3 inches
    Width
    27 cm / 10.6 inches
    Depth
    20 cm / 7.9 inches

    Reference:
    16359

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