Elegant French porcelain urn with cover, created in the refined Sèvres style in late 19th-century Paris.
The piece features a deep cobalt blue ground enriched with elaborate hand-applied gilt decoration and sculptural rococo-style handles. The body is adorned with finely painted medallions depicting a romantic galant couple in an idyllic landscape, executed in soft pastel tones with delicate brushwork.
This urn exemplifies the luxury decorative porcelain produced in France during the Belle Époque, inspired by the celebrated aesthetics of Sèvres and intended for high-end interior decoration.
Details:
• Origin: France, Paris
• Date: c.1880–1900
• Material: Porcelain, hand-painted enamels with gilt decoration
• Dimensions: Height: 11in / 28cm; Width (handle to handle): 5.5in / 14cm
• Condition: Excellent antique condition - no chips, no cracks, no restorations, very well-preserved gilding. Professional packaging.
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A well-placed antique does more than decorate a room - it gives it authorship. Against a contemporary interior, older objects introduce texture, balance and a sense of permanence that cannot be replicated by newly made pieces alone.
This is the principle behind the LÜRON selection. We look for works that carry historical character with ease, and that feel as convincing in a Paris apartment as they do in a more modern architectural setting.
