Pair of Sevres-style Porcelain Vases

Description:

Pair of Sevres-style Porcelain Vases, late 19th century, each cobalt ground with gilding, trumpet-form neck over baluster form body decorated with a figural scene in the garden, reverse with a garden folly, gilt-bronze handles, over a collared waist and round socle on shaped base, unsigned, ht. 36, dia. 17 1/2 in.
Property of the Saint Louis Art Museum, Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate $4,000-6,000

No evidence of any cracks, chips or restorations throughout. Missing covers.


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