Pair Of Porcelain And Gilt Bronze Vases – Napoleon III Style, 19th Century

Elegant pair of covered vases in porcelain and gilt bronze, from the Napoleon III period. These exceptional pieces are distinguished by a deep cobalt blue background, enhanced by rich ornamentation in finely chiseled and gilded bronze. Each vase presents a delicately hand-painted scene in a central medallion: on one side, bucolic representations with figures in a romantic landscape, and on the other, natural landscapes with meticulous details. The scenes are framed by gilded arabesques and relief motifs of great finesse. The openwork handles in gilded bronze, finely sculpted and richly worked, bring an additional refinement, while the square pedestal rests on finely decorated claw feet, testifying to the exceptional know-how of the period.