Sèvres style porcelain vase
An exquisite French porcelain vase, richly decorated in cobalt blue with lavish gilt detailing and bronze mounts. The central panels depict a romantic courting scene and a picturesque landscape, all hand-painted with remarkable finesse and signed E. Froger. The vase features heavy gilded embellishments and ornate bronze handles, emblematic of the Sèvres-style but marked simply “France” at the base, suggesting late 19th to early 20th-century production for export.
Though not marked with an official Sèvres mark, the quality of painting, the gold detailing, and the fine craftsmanship indicate a high-end Parisian or Limoges manufactory inspired by Sèvres tradition. A notable artist signature, E. Froger, can be seen on the painted scene — Froger was an accomplished decorator active in the late 19th century, often associated with luxury porcelain panels and decorative vessels.
Details:
• Date: Circa 1890–1910
• Dimensions: Height: 54 cm (21.3 in); Width (handle to handle): 20 cm (7.9 in)
• Condition: Good condition with brilliant gilding and intact structure. However, there is a visible crack and a small chip at the base, both shown in the photos.
(The photographs form an integral part of the description.)
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