Description:
Pair of Sevres-style Porcelain Portrait Vases, France, 19th century, gilt trim to a cobalt blue ground with self-framed polychrome enameled portraits of a boy and girl, the reverse with elaborate foliate design set with enamel jeweling, all set on bronze bases, ht. 23 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
Slight nick to rim of one. Scattered jeweling loss to each. Areas of scattered light wear to gilt rim.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
France
Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203

Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.