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A Pair 19th Century Paris Porcelain Urn Vases, 23cm, Hand Painted Scenes
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A Pair 19th Century Paris Porcelain Urn Vases, 23cm, Hand Painted Scenes

19th century
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A Pair 19th Century Paris Porcelain Urn Vases, 23cm, Hand Painted Scenes.

An elegant pair of mid 19th century, unsigned Paris Porcelain classical urns with handles, each finely decorated with gilt highlights and hand painted with colourful central scenes.

Presented in mostly very good condition with the usual gilt rubbing to areas around the rim and bases which is typical of Paris Porcelain examples of this period.

The classical Medici form urn or vases each have bearded mask handles and polychrome painted, romantic courtship scenes.

Dimensions

Height 23cm

Diameter 16cm rim

Base 9.5cm

A superbly stylish pair of mid 19th century, Paris Porcelain urns of fine quality, authenticity and considerable decorative appeal.

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

Dispatched U.K. and worldwide within 23 working days with tracking.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

Gilt and Gesso has dated these Paris Porcelain Urn Vases to the 19th Century.

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SA1187244
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A Pair 19th Century Paris Porcelain Urn Vases, 23cm, Hand Painted Scenes.
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An elegant pair of mid 19th century, unsigned Paris Porcelain classical urns with handles, each finely decorated with gilt highlights and hand painted with colourful central scenes.
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fig 1. A pair of 19th-century French Paris porcelain urn vases featuring hand-painted figurative scenes and burnished gold bases.
fig 1. A Pair 19th Century Paris Porcelain Urn Vases, 23cm, Hand Painted Scenes

Presented in mostly very good condition with the usual gilt rubbing to areas around the rim and bases which is typical of Paris Porcelain examples of this period.

The classical Medici form urn or vases each have bearded mask handles and polychrome painted, romantic courtship scenes.

fig 2. A pair of 19th-century French Paris porcelain urn vases featuring hand-painted figurative scenes and burnished gold bases.
fig 2. A Pair 19th Century Paris Porcelain Urn Vases, 23cm, Hand Painted Scenes

Dimensions

Height 23cm

Diameter 16cm rim

Base 9.5cm

A superbly stylish pair of mid 19th century, Paris Porcelain urns of fine quality, authenticity and considerable decorative appeal.

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

Dispatched U.K. and worldwide within 23 working days with tracking.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated these Paris Porcelain Urn Vases to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1187244
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century French Paris porcelain urn vases featuring hand-painted figurative scenes and burnished gold bases.

A Pair 19th Century Paris Porcelain Urn Vases, 23cm, Hand Painted Scenes

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A pair of 19th-century French Paris porcelain urn vases featuring hand-painted figurative scenes and burnished gold bases.
A Pair 19th Century Paris Porcelain Urn Vases, 23cm, Hand Painted Scenes
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A pair of 19th-century French Paris porcelain urn vases featuring hand-painted figurative scenes and burnished gold bases.
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  • ObjectDecorative Vases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gilt
  • ColourGold, White
  • MotifsSquare pedestal base, Flared campana rim, Scroll handles, Pastoral scene
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 9.5 cm (4 in)

These nineteenth-century French Paris porcelain urn vases follow a classical Medici form with flared campana rims, bearded mask scroll handles, and square pedestal bases. Each vessel is finished with a white glaze, colourful hand-painted romantic courtship scenes depicting figures in landscapes, and extensive burnished gilt highlights showing typical rubbing around the rims and bases from age. The porcelain construction combines bright polychrome enamel details with reflective gilding applied to the turned stems and stepped lower sections. Measuring 23 cm high, 16 cm wide, and 9.5 cm deep, these decorative vases suit display upon a mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table in a traditionally styled living room or study. Their classic proportions and figurative artwork complement period interiors while adding a touch of classical French design to tabletops or display shelving.

FAQs

Paris porcelain, often termed Vieux Paris, refers to hard-paste porcelain produced by various artisan makers in and around Paris from the late 18th century through the 19th century. Rather than a single factory, it represents a collective style known for elaborate hand painting, classical forms, and heavy gilding.

These pieces were crafted from hard-paste porcelain, composed of kaolin, feldspar, and quartz. Decoration involved overglaze enamel painting combined with mercury gilding, which was fired and subsequently burnished to create bright gold accents.

Authentic pieces often lack factory marks, as many Parisian workshops did not sign their wares. Identification relies on examining the quality of the hand-painted enamels, natural surface wear on the gilding, soft translucency of the porcelain body, and period-appropriate classical shapes.

A pair of porcelain urns can be arranged symmetrically on a mantelpiece, console table, or sideboard to create a formal focal point. Their warm gilding complements dark wood furniture, while the painted scenes add historical interest to neutral decorative schemes.

Dust gently with a soft, clean feather duster or dry microfibre cloth. Avoid using liquid chemical cleaners, abrasive scrubbers, or immersion in water, as moisture and chemicals can degrade unfired overglaze enamels and delicate gilding.
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