Overview
A striking pair of French porcelain vases featuring a rich 'Sang de Boeuf' (oxblood) flammé glaze, mounted on finely chased gilt bronze (ormolu) bases.
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Preliminary identification
Paul Millet for Sèvres Sang de Boeuf Vases with Gilt Bronze Bases
Photo reference
5 uploaded photos
Story
In the early 1900s, a fever swept through the ceramic workshops of France to rediscover the 'lost' glazes of the Ming and Qing dynasties, specifically the elusive deep red known as oxblood.
Maker / Origin
Paul Millet (1870-1950) was the son of a master ceramicist and took over the family workshop in Sèvres around 1890.
Condition & Value
The photos clearly show several small chips on the top rim of the vases, exposing the white porcelain body beneath the red glaze. Pairs are significantly more desirable than single vases in the current market.
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