Overview
This is a vibrant turquoise monochrome porcelain vessel elevated by a custom-fitted gilt metal base, a style known as 'mounted porcelain.' It represents the height of the 19th-century European obsession with…
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Preliminary identification
French Chinoiserie Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Vase with Gilt Metal Mounts, c. 1880
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Story
Parisian high society in the late 1800s was gripped by a fever for 'Le Japonisme' and 'Chinoiserie,' a movement that saw the elite transforming their homes into exotic galleries.
Maker / Origin
While the porcelain may be an export piece, the final 'art object' is the work of a French bronzier or a firm like Samson of Paris.
Condition & Value
The metal shows authentic oxidation and some verdigris, which is consistent with its age. Value is driven by the vibrant color and the presence of the original metal mount.
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