Pair of 19th Century French Vieux Paris Porcelain Lamps

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Pair of 19th century French "Vieux Paris" bronze mounted hand-painted porcelain lamps. Opulent cobalt blue urn form vase, each with … Read more Pair of 19th century French "Vieux Paris" bronze mounted hand-painted porcelain lamps. Opulent cobalt blue urn form vase, each with classical Greek man and woman seated and standing in profile, beautifully rendered in pale orange and gold on pale green ground. Bronze mounted with finely cast base, vase cap, and original oil lamp fittings. Converted to electric with double socket and wrapped cord and in working condition. One lamp has a small repair to handle. Shades shown are NOT included. Circa 1860-1880.
Dimensions: 29"H x 9.25"W x 8"D

Vieux Paris porcelain (Old Paris) refers to the highly decorated, richly gilded very white porcelain made by over 30 independent factories in and around Paris, competing with the royal Sèvres factory from the mid-18th century to around 1880. Known for its elaborate styles (Rococo, Neoclassical) and ornate, colorful hand-painted designs, often with no single maker's mark, making it a prized antique for its craftsmanship and historical luxury. Produced by different factories, not a single entity, competing with the royal Sèvres factory. See less