French Porcelain Lidded Urns with Hunting Scenes, Set of 2

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A highly decorative porcelain lidded urn in the Sevres style, richly adorned with a vibrant turquoise ground and detailed figural … Read more A highly decorative porcelain lidded urn in the Sevres style, richly adorned with a vibrant turquoise ground and detailed figural panels The body is finely painted with a lively hunting scene, depicting riders in traditional red coats on horseback accompanied by hounds in pursuit beautifully rendered with strong narrative and movement The scene is framed within a shaped cartouche, set against the bold turquoise ground and highlighted with intricate gilt scrollwork The urn is further enhanced with sculptural handles in the form of stylised rams heads, adding classical elegance The domed lid is pierced and topped with a naturalistic finial formed as intertwined branches with applied floral decoration, lending a delicate and decorative finish Raised on a pedestal base with further gilt detailing, the piece has strong presence and would serve as an eye-catching focal point in any interior Executed in the Sevres taste, this is a later decorative piece rather than a period example Features: SC(vres style porcelain lidded urn Hand-painted hunting scene with riders and hounds Turquoise ground with gilt decoration Rams head handles Pierced domed lid with floral finial Pedestal base Decorative later piece Offered in great condition with no signs of damage Dimensions are in inches (CM): Width x Depth x Height 14 (35.6) x 13 (33) x 26 (66) See less