Antique French Amphora Vase in Porcelain and Brass

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An imposing 20th-century decorative amphora with a lid in a classical style, attributed to French manufacture. Crafted from fine cobalt … Read more An imposing 20th-century decorative amphora with a lid in a classical style, attributed to French manufacture. Crafted from fine cobalt blue porcelain with pure gold figurative motifs and a hand-painted 18th-century gallant scene (signed by the artist lower right). Featuring an ornate, heavy, chased brass mount with a quatrefoil base and volute handles with classical heads. Preserved in excellent vintage condition, the porcelain is intact, the painting well preserved with vivid colors, and slight, natural signs of aging on the brass parts.

Technical Details:

Type: Amphora / Decorative vase with lid

Origin / Manufacturer: Attributable to French Manufacture

Period: Attributable to the 20th Century (Vintage)

Subject and Style: Classical taste / Cobalt blue porcelain enriched with gold with a hand-painted 18th-century gallant scene (signed) and a brass mount with scroll handles and heads

Materials: Hand-painted porcelain, pure gold, cast and chiseled brass

Dimensions: Height 73 cm | 34 x 23 cm

Condition: Excellent vintage condition; porcelain intact, well-preserved painting with vivid colors, slight and natural signs of aging on the brass components.

Please note that any white areas in the photo are due to reflections from the artificial lights used to better illuminate the item, which may cause slight color variations in the photograph.

The item is original and carefully photographed, highlighting every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws.

Shipping is handled professionally and well-protected with insured shipping. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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