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Large Pair Dresden Porcelain Lidded Vases, Circa 1890.
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£12,000
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Large Pair Dresden Porcelain Lidded Vases, Circa 1890.

19th century
Description

An impressive pair Dresden, Meissen style German porcelain lidded vases. Each with Cherubs frolicking around, depicting classical hand painted scene, floral swags, gilded mask handles.

Batch 82 54573. TBSYN

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Dresden Porcelain Lidded Vases to the 19th Century.

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SA1123825
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SKU00002426
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An impressive pair Dresden, Meissen style German porcelain lidded vases.
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Each with Cherubs frolicking around, depicting classical hand painted scene, floral swags, gilded mask handles.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Batch 82 54573. TBSYN

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Dresden Porcelain Lidded Vases to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1123825
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002426
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A pair of large Dresden porcelain lidded urns featuring hand-painted classical scenes, sculpted cherubs, applied floral encrustations, and gilt handles set on stepped pedestals.
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Archive I A pair of large Dresden porcelain lidded urns featuring hand-painted classical scenes, sculpted cherubs, applied floral encrustations, and gilt handles set on stepped pedestals.

Large Pair Dresden Porcelain Lidded Vases, Circa 1890.

Archive II A pair of large Dresden porcelain lidded urns featuring hand-painted classical scenes, sculpted cherubs, applied floral encrustations, and gilt handles set on stepped pedestals. View II
Archive III A pair of large Dresden porcelain lidded urns featuring hand-painted classical scenes, sculpted cherubs, applied floral encrustations, and gilt handles set on stepped pedestals. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A pair of large Dresden porcelain lidded urns featuring hand-painted classical scenes, sculpted cherubs, applied floral encrustations, and gilt handles set on stepped pedestals.
Archive V A pair of large Dresden porcelain lidded urns featuring hand-painted classical scenes, sculpted cherubs, applied floral encrustations, and gilt handles set on stepped pedestals. View V
Archive VI A pair of large Dresden porcelain lidded urns featuring hand-painted classical scenes, sculpted cherubs, applied floral encrustations, and gilt handles set on stepped pedestals. View VI
Archive VII A pair of large Dresden porcelain lidded urns featuring hand-painted classical scenes, sculpted cherubs, applied floral encrustations, and gilt handles set on stepped pedestals. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of large Dresden porcelain lidded urns featuring hand-painted classical scenes, sculpted cherubs, applied floral encrustations, and gilt handles set on stepped pedestals. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of large Dresden porcelain lidded urns featuring hand-painted classical scenes, sculpted cherubs, applied floral encrustations, and gilt handles set on stepped pedestals. View IX
Archive X A pair of large Dresden porcelain lidded urns featuring hand-painted classical scenes, sculpted cherubs, applied floral encrustations, and gilt handles set on stepped pedestals. View X
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A pair of large Dresden porcelain lidded urns featuring hand-painted classical scenes, sculpted cherubs, applied floral encrustations, and gilt handles set on stepped pedestals.
Large Pair Dresden porcelain lidded vases, circa 1890.
Ref: SA1123825
A pair of large Dresden porcelain lidded urns featuring hand-painted classical scenes, sculpted cherubs, applied floral encrustations, and gilt handles set on stepped pedestals.
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  • ObjectLidded Vases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo Revival
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gold Leaf
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsCherub figures, floral encrustations, classical vignettes, scroll handles
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 39 cm (15 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

This pair of large 19th century Dresden porcelain lidded vases follows a Rococo Revival style, fashioned from white porcelain with multicolour enamels and gold leaf accents. Each vase stands on a stepped pedestal base encrusted with applied pastel flowers, surmounted by a pierced lid topped with a crown and sculpted cherubs. The bodies display hand-painted classical figural vignettes set within gilded borders, flanked by elaborate gilded scroll handles, while smaller cherubs adorn the lower stems. These ornamental urns measure 85 cm high, 39 cm wide, and 29 cm deep. They suit placement on a grand sideboard top in a traditional reception room or dining space.

FAQs

Dresden porcelain refers to decorative ceramics produced by studios in and around Dresden, Germany, from the late 19th century onwards. These pieces are characterised by elaborate Rococo Revival forms, hand-painted classical vignettes, applied floral encrustation, and burnished gilded accents.

These urns were constructed from hard-paste porcelain, moulded into distinct sections including base pedestals, main urn bodies, and fitted covers. Artisans decorated the surfaces using hand-painted enamel panels, sculpted porcelain flowers, detailed cherub figures, and gold leaf gilding.

Authentic Dresden items generally bear underglaze blue factory marks on the base, such as a crown above a letter D or specific maker logos. Genuine 19th-century examples display fine hand-painted brushwork rather than mechanical transfer prints, along with heavy ceramic bodies and detailed relief work.

Position a pair symmetrically on a dark wood sideboard, marble console table, or wide fireplace mantel to create a balanced focal point. Placing them against neutral or minimalist backgrounds allows the complex relief detail and painted cartouches to stand out effectively.

Dust applied porcelain elements regularly using a soft, dry artist brush or compressed air duster. Avoid immersion in water, liquid chemical detergents, or abrasive cloths, as moisture and friction can damage delicate raised ceramic flowers and surface gilding.
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