Antique French Empire Old Paris Porcelain Pair of Urns Vases Blue Gold Bisque

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View Antique French Empire Old Paris Porcelain Pair of Urns Vases Blue Gold Bisque with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. (Antique Old Paris Porcelain Vases Pair Bisque Flowers Gilt Swan Handles French. Vieux Paris ) porcelain urn-form vases . Dating to the Empire or Restoration period (circa 1820), this pair features a vibrant cobalt blue ground accented by stunning, heavy gilt neoclassical decorations and dramatic double-gilded swan-neck handles. Antique Old Paris Porcelain Vases Pair Bisque Flowers Gilt Swan Handles French Up for sale is an exceptional and highly collectible  near pair of antique early 19th-century French "Old Paris" ( Vieux Paris ) porcelain urn-form vases . Dating to the Empire or Restoration period (circa 1820), this pair features a vibrant cobalt blue ground accented by stunning, heavy gilt neoclassical decorations and dramatic double-gilded swan-neck handles. What elevates this pair is the meticulous  high-relief applied biscuit (bisque) porcelain floral garlands  that wrap around the body, showing phenomenal multi-layered craftsmanship. Thematic Allegories & Rarity This set features a fascinating assortment of hand-stenciled gilt allegorical trophies celebrating the classical arts, civic duty, and triumph: Vase 1 (Front):  A  Music Trophy Allegory  ( trophée de musique ) depicting a classical lute layered over a pan flute tied with a laurel wreath. Vase 2 (Front):  A  Military/Warrior Trophy Allegory  ( trophée d'armes ) featuring a classical plumed helmet and a sheathed sword. Reverse Side Panels:  Feature secondary victory motifs including a traditional  ceremonial urn flanked by palm fronds  symbolizing legacy, peace, and longevity. Rarity Note:  Authentic  Vieux Paris  porcelain pairs featuring fully intact, three-dimensional bisque porcelain flowers are exceptionally rare and highly sought after by collectors. Because these pieces were handcrafted in independent Parisian ateliers rather than the state-run Sèvres factory, they carry unique incised workshop bench marks ( "A"  and  "B" ) on their unglazed undersides, which definitively proves they were created together as a true companion pair. Item Specifics Condition:  Used / Antique (See condition details below) Brand:  Unmarked (Features authentic incised artisan workshop marks "A", "B", and "2" on the undersides) Type:  Urn / Vase Pair Material:  Glazed Hard-Paste Porcelain & Unglazed Matte Bisque Porcelain Color:  Deep Cobalt Blue, Rich Gold Gilding, White Floral Accents Production Technique:  Hand-painted and gilded pottery Country of Origin:  France Era / Period:  Early 19th Century (Empire / Restoration, c. 1820) Construction:  Classic multi-part assembly secured via original weathered iron central tie-rods, nuts, and washers (showing beautiful historical oxidation/rust staining paths confirming true age). Dimensions:  9 5/8" Height x 5" Width x 4 1/2" Depth Condition Details These are authentic 200-year-old antiques in  good antique condition  overall. As is typical with delicate applied porcelain from this era, there are minor imperfections, chips, and losses to the high-relief bisque flower petals and leaves. One area features a historic, poorly executed restoration to a section of the flowers. There is gentle, age-appropriate rubbing and minor wear to the gilt rims and handles, but the structural integrity is excellent, and the cobalt blue ground remains incredibly vibrant. The plinth bases show expected shelf wear and grime underneath. They come exactly as shown—please review all photos closely as they serve as the definitive visual guide to condition. Keep in mind the shipping price also covers handling fees, packaging materials & time, not just postage. See our eBay store for thousands of our other items. A10 Condition: Used. Category: Pottery & Glass › Decorative Pottery & Glassware › Vases. Brand: Unmarked.

Brand

Unmarked

Origin

French

Antique

Yes

Type

Vase

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

Color

Multicolor

Material

Porcelain

Features

Hand Painted

Production Technique

Pottery

Country of Origin

France

Handmade

Yes