Porcelain and ceramics

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LARGE PORCELAIN VASE “THE BIRTH OF VENUS” FRANCE, MANUFACTURE NATIONALE DE SÈVRES, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

LARGE PORCELAIN VASE “THE BIRTH OF VENUS” FRANCE, MANUFACTURE NATIONALE DE SÈVRES, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

A large ceremonial porcelain vase of amphora form, produced at the renowned Manufacture nationale de Sèvres. The shape is inspired by Renaissance prototypes, with carefully balanced proportions, a high neck, and a stable circular foot. The body is covered with a rich turquoise-blue glaze serving as a ground for refined polychrome painting and lavish gilt ornamentation, characteristic of the highest artistic production of Sèvres in the 19th century.The front is adorned with a large oval medallion depicting the mythological scene The Birth of Venus. The goddess is shown at the moment of her triumphant emergence from the sea in a shell, with a flowing red drapery, surrounded by putti and music-making nymphs. The movement of the waves, the play of wind, and the dynamic arrangement of figures emphasize the allegorical nature of the scene, symbolizing the triumphant power of love, harmony of nature, and ideal beauty. The composition draws upon Renaissance and academic traditions widely embraced by French art of the period.The reverse features a richly painted still life with an opulent bouquet of flowers, pears, and plums. This imagery, traditionally associated with abundance and fertility, forms a meaningful dialogue with the mythological subject on the front. The painting is framed by a gilt cartouche with a pearl border. The body is further enriched with elaborate gilt vegetal and classical ornamentation executed with exceptional precision.Marks:Hand-painted underglaze cobalt mark of the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres, featuring a working monogram and the letter “P”. Such letter marks formed part of the internal attribution system used by the artistic workshops and painting ateliers of the manufactory in the second half of the 19th century and are characteristic of ceremonial vases with painted medallions.Dimensions: Height: 42 cm; Width: 25 cm; Depth: 25 cm.Condition: Good. Even glaze, no cracks or chips. Minor signs of age and light wear to the gilding on raised areas. The painted decoration is well preserved, with no evidence of restoration.Provenance: Private European collection.

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Sugar bowl. Meissen.

Sugar bowl. Meissen.

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Tall vase. Germany. Meissen. XX century.

Tall vase. Germany. Meissen. XX century.

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Magnificent vase with golden relief. Meissen. Turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Magnificent vase with golden relief. Meissen. Turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

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Meissen dish

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Porcelain figurine of Putti playing with a dog. Germany.

Porcelain figurine of Putti playing with a dog. Germany.

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Cooler for wine in Art Nouveau style

Cooler for wine in Art Nouveau style

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Pair of Meissen porcelain vases.

Pair of Meissen porcelain vases.

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BISCUIT PORCELAIN BUST OF A YOUNG GIRL CHARLES LEVY & CO, FRANCE, CIRCA 1876-1881

BISCUIT PORCELAIN BUST OF A YOUNG GIRL CHARLES LEVY & CO, FRANCE, CIRCA 1876-1881

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Porcelain plaque. Portrait of the equestrian monarch Peter the Great. 19th century.

Porcelain plaque. Portrait of the equestrian monarch Peter the Great. 19th century.

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Porcelain plaque The Birth of Venus. Alexandre Cabanel. Late 19th century

Porcelain plaque The Birth of Venus. Alexandre Cabanel. Late 19th century

Porcelain plaque The Birth of Venus from the late 19th century, based on the painting of the same name by Alexandre Cabanel (France, 1825-1889), mounted in a frame. The visible part is 15 x 24.5 cm.

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Ceramic cache-pot. Eduard STELLMACHER. 1905

Ceramic cache-pot. Eduard STELLMACHER. 1905

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Cup with saucer Meissen

Cup with saucer Meissen

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Japanese Chin dog figurine. 20th century

Japanese Chin dog figurine. 20th century

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Anniversary porcelain plate Royal Copenhagen.

Anniversary porcelain plate Royal Copenhagen.

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JACOB PETIT PERFUME FLACON FRANCE, MID-19TH CENTURY

JACOB PETIT PERFUME FLACON FRANCE, MID-19TH CENTURY

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Girl with a lyre. DRESDEN

Girl with a lyre. DRESDEN

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MAJOLICA JARDINIÈRE IN THE FORM OF A BOAT WITH GRIFFINS

MAJOLICA JARDINIÈRE IN THE FORM OF A BOAT WITH GRIFFINS

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Glazed ceramic pedestal

Glazed ceramic pedestal

A square two-piece earthenware pedestal in the form of a composite capital with mascarons on a pseudo-Romanesque base with paws at the corners. 51x33x32cm.

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Figure in the Art Deco style

Figure in the Art Deco style

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An elegant porcelain vase in a silver Braid in the Art Nouveau style. Crown Staffordshire.

An elegant porcelain vase in a silver Braid in the Art Nouveau style. Crown Staffordshire.

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Biscuit figure boy

Biscuit figure boy

Porcelain figure Pantera

Porcelain figure Pantera

Ceramic plate Lady with roses

Ceramic plate Lady with roses

Painted flowerpot-kashpo

Painted flowerpot-kashpo

Porcelain composition Musicians

Porcelain composition Musicians

Porcelain figurine A woman who plays with the ball

Porcelain figurine A woman who plays with the ball

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RUSSIAN PRESENTATION SILVER KOVSH RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1883

RUSSIAN PRESENTATION SILVER KOVSH RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1883

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TEA AND COFFEE SET BY P. OVCHINNIKOV MOSCOW, LATE 19TH CENTURY

TEA AND COFFEE SET BY P. OVCHINNIKOV MOSCOW, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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Music box. I.Ch.Detmering Hamburg. 19th century.

Music box. I.Ch.Detmering Hamburg. 19th century.

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Silver card holder

Silver card holder

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DESK JEWELRY CASKET WITH SÈVRES PORCELAIN PLAQUES FRANCE, FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY, CIRCA 1830

DESK JEWELRY CASKET WITH SÈVRES PORCELAIN PLAQUES FRANCE, FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY, CIRCA 1830

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Couple photo frames

Couple photo frames

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PAIR OF DUELLING PISTOLS BY JACQUES BERTRAND RUSSIA, ST PETERSBURG, MID-19th CENTURY

PAIR OF DUELLING PISTOLS BY JACQUES BERTRAND RUSSIA, ST PETERSBURG, MID-19th CENTURY

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CHANEL J12 Classic Unisex Watch H1174.

CHANEL J12 Classic Unisex Watch H1174.

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ICON “SAINT NICHOLAS THE MIRACLE WORKER” RUSSIA, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

ICON “SAINT NICHOLAS THE MIRACLE WORKER” RUSSIA, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

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SILVER LETTER OPENER WITH A PEASANT FIGURE, KARL FABERGÉ FIRM, MOSCOW, 1880s

SILVER LETTER OPENER WITH A PEASANT FIGURE, KARL FABERGÉ FIRM, MOSCOW, 1880s

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SWEETMEAT BASKET WITH VIEWS OF MOSCOW PAVEL OVCHINNIKOV FIRM, MOSCOW, RUSSIA, 1875

SWEETMEAT BASKET WITH VIEWS OF MOSCOW PAVEL OVCHINNIKOV FIRM, MOSCOW, RUSSIA, 1875

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Porcelain slab Love Game, KPM Berlin, circa 1830

Porcelain slab Love Game, KPM Berlin, circa 1830

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RARE SILVER EROTIC MUSICAL BOX ITALY, 1930s

RARE SILVER EROTIC MUSICAL BOX ITALY, 1930s

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CRYSTAL JUG WITH SILVER, 13TH ARTEL RUSSIA, MOSCOW, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

CRYSTAL JUG WITH SILVER, 13TH ARTEL RUSSIA, MOSCOW, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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TAHAN Carriage Bar in Napoleon III Style. 19th Century.

TAHAN Carriage Bar in Napoleon III Style. 19th Century.

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PAUL CHEVRE. BOY SEPARATING FIGHTING COCKS FRANCE / CANADA, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

PAUL CHEVRE. BOY SEPARATING FIGHTING COCKS FRANCE / CANADA, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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Ladies cabinet Bonheur du jour

Ladies cabinet Bonheur du jour

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MINIATURE GOLD CASKET IN THE FORM OF AN ETROG CONTAINER. F. LORIE FIRM RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1908-1917

MINIATURE GOLD CASKET IN THE FORM OF AN ETROG CONTAINER. F. LORIE FIRM RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1908-1917

LARGE DOUBLE-LIGHT HANGING LANTERN RUSSIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

LARGE DOUBLE-LIGHT HANGING LANTERN RUSSIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

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Rococo showcase. Gallant age.

Rococo showcase. Gallant age.

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