A most beautiful PAIR of French porcelain vases by Darte Freres of Paris. Of campagna form, with handles attached to the body by molded lion's heads masks sitting on column shaped bases on square plinths. The vases are decorated with elegant hand-executed classical paintings surrounded by stunning gilt and in grisaille accents depicting country scenes of various places in France, executed in rich, but subtle colours, definitely painted by a talented hand with great attention to details. The vases are in excellent condition with slight rubbing to gilded areas, expected with age and wear, the landscapes show no sign of rubbing, scuffing or over-painting. The vases measure 13" X 6". This exceptional pair of Paris porcelain vases by Darte Frères is of the finest porcelain artistry. Created with exquisite detail, these stunning vases epitomize Darte's reputation for superb quality. Darte Frères, began by brothers Louis-Joseph and Jean-Francois Darte, was one of the most highly regarded of the 19th-century Paris porcelain factories, noted for its fine quality porcelain and exquisite decoration. Established in 1801, the porcelain makers were winning awards for their work as early as the exhibition of 1806, firstly for their everyday use porcelain, and soon after for their elaborately decorated pieces such as this pair of vases. The factory was not long-lived, but was a favorite and under royal protection of Emperor Napoleon's mother, and was appointed supplier of porcelain to the Empress Joséphine. To find pieces of such exquisite quality is truly rare. Stamped with an iron-red stenciled uppercase Darte Frères mark. Circa 1815.
$4,850 for the pair. + shipping.

Antique Porcelain & Pottery