Neoclassical Painted Faience Putti Vase on Paw Feet

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A richly decorated neoclassical faience vase painted with classical putti, scrolling acanthus foliage, garlands, and allegorical motifs. Its softly rounded … Read more A richly decorated neoclassical faience vase painted with classical putti, scrolling acanthus foliage, garlands, and allegorical motifs. Its softly rounded body is edged in sunny yellow and raised upon three sculptural paw feet set against a dusty pink base.

The delicate palette of ivory, rose, yellow, blue, and green gives the vessel an appealingly light character despite its elaborate decoration. It would be striking on a library table, painted console, mantel, or dining-room sideboard, displayed empty as sculpture or filled with a loose arrangement of garden flowers.

Dimensions: 6.5ʺ W × 6.5ʺ D × 10ʺ H
Materials: Painted faience ceramic
Period and style: Late 20th century; Neoclassical, Allegorical, English Country and French Country
Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor surface variation consistent with age
Notable features: Hand-painted putti, mythological and allegorical imagery, scrolling foliate ornament, yellow rim and three paw feet See less