French Porcelain Vases, Set of 2

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An impressive pair of Sevres-style porcelain covered urns, richly decorated in sky blue, white and gold Each urn has a … Read more An impressive pair of Sevres-style porcelain covered urns, richly decorated in sky blue, white and gold Each urn has a panel depicting a seated classical female figure with cherubs in a garden setting Bought from a dealer at Marche Biron at Paris antiques markets The sky blue grounds are embellished with gilt floral scrollwork, while rows of raised white beads accent the broad, overhanging rims The stepped domed covers repeat the sky blue and gilt decoration and are crowned with white and gilt finials Beneath each urn, sculpted white figures form an elaborate support above a shaped sky blue plinth base The matching form and vivid colour give the pair a strong decorative presence, ideal for display on a mantelpiece, console or pair of pedestals Each urn bears a blue monogram beneath, although the maker has not been identified from the mark shown Offered as a pair Dimensions are in Inches (CM) Width 14" (35.6 cm) x Depth 14" (35.6 cm) x Height 23" (58.4 cm) See less