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Exclusive Large Herend Vit Sailing Boat Empire Paw-foot Vase Pair, C.1960
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Exclusive Large Herend Vit Sailing Boat Empire Paw-foot Vase Pair, C.1960

1940 - 1960
For Sale by Ritas Bazaar
Description

A matching pair of large Herend porcelain vases, hand-painted in Hungary around 1960. VIT is the factory's Sailing Boat décor code; 6401 records the large Empire vase form.

Herend catalogues the exact 06401-0-00 VIT version as a "Rare Masterpiece", available by special order within its Limited Editions and Oriental Masterpieces collections.

The flared, fluted bodies rise from square plinths supported by gilt lion-paw feet, an elaborate Empire construction that is particularly rare in Herend production.

The 6401 was Herend's large Empire model, catalogued at 18 cm high and 20.5 cm in diameter. The related smaller 6402 model measures only 13 cm high, placing this pair in the substantial large format.

Made during the socialist period, the pair belongs to a time when Herend's hand-painted porcelain remained an important export product and was produced in short runs for international markets.

Each underside bears the blue Herend Hungary Handpainted mark, painted 6401/VIT designation, impressed 6401 shape number and further factory work marks.

Dimensions: The first vase weighs 1,503 grams and measures 19.2 cm high with a diameter of 20.3 cm. The second vase weighs 1,476 grams and measures 19 cm high with a diameter of 20.3 cm.

Condition: Both vases are in fantastic condition. The painted decoration and burnished gilding remain exceptionally fresh and well preserved, with no visible chips, cracks, repairs or losses.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
20.3cm (7.99")
Depth
20.3cm (7.99")
Declaration

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Herend Porcelain Urn Pair to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1240905
Dealers Internal Reference
B1885
Description
A matching pair of large Herend porcelain vases, hand-painted in Hungary around 1960. VIT is the factory's Sailing Boat décor code; 6401 records the large Empire vase form.
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Herend catalogues the exact 06401-0-00 VIT version as a "Rare Masterpiece", available by special order within its Limited Editions and Oriental Masterpieces collections.
Ritas Bazaar
fig 1. A pair of flared white porcelain Empire-style vases decorated with hand-painted sailing ships and supported by gilded paw feet.
fig 1. Exclusive Large Herend Vit Sailing Boat Empire Paw-foot Vase Pair, C.1960

The flared, fluted bodies rise from square plinths supported by gilt lion-paw feet, an elaborate Empire construction that is particularly rare in Herend production.

The 6401 was Herend's large Empire model, catalogued at 18 cm high and 20.5 cm in diameter. The related smaller 6402 model measures only 13 cm high, placing this pair in the substantial large format.

fig 2. A pair of flared white porcelain Empire-style vases decorated with hand-painted sailing ships and supported by gilded paw feet.
fig 2. Exclusive Large Herend Vit Sailing Boat Empire Paw-foot Vase Pair, C.1960

Made during the socialist period, the pair belongs to a time when Herend's hand-painted porcelain remained an important export product and was produced in short runs for international markets.

Each underside bears the blue Herend Hungary Handpainted mark, painted 6401/VIT designation, impressed 6401 shape number and further factory work marks.

fig 3. A pair of flared white porcelain Empire-style vases decorated with hand-painted sailing ships and supported by gilded paw feet.
fig 3. Exclusive Large Herend Vit Sailing Boat Empire Paw-foot Vase Pair, C.1960

Dimensions: The first vase weighs 1,503 grams and measures 19.2 cm high with a diameter of 20.3 cm. The second vase weighs 1,476 grams and measures 19 cm high with a diameter of 20.3 cm.

Condition: Both vases are in fantastic condition. The painted decoration and burnished gilding remain exceptionally fresh and well preserved, with no visible chips, cracks, repairs or losses.

fig 4. A pair of flared white porcelain Empire-style vases decorated with hand-painted sailing ships and supported by gilded paw feet.
fig 4. Exclusive Large Herend Vit Sailing Boat Empire Paw-foot Vase Pair, C.1960

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
20.3cm (7.99")
Depth
20.3cm (7.99")
Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Herend Porcelain Urn Pair to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240905
Dealers Internal Ref
B1885
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Archive I A pair of flared white porcelain Empire-style vases decorated with hand-painted sailing ships and supported by gilded paw feet.

Exclusive Large Herend Vit Sailing Boat Empire Paw-foot Vase Pair, C.1960

Archive II A pair of flared white porcelain Empire-style vases decorated with hand-painted sailing ships and supported by gilded paw feet. View II
Archive III A pair of flared white porcelain Empire-style vases decorated with hand-painted sailing ships and supported by gilded paw feet. View III
Archive IV A pair of flared white porcelain Empire-style vases decorated with hand-painted sailing ships and supported by gilded paw feet. View IV
Archive V A pair of flared white porcelain Empire-style vases decorated with hand-painted sailing ships and supported by gilded paw feet. View V
Archive VI A pair of flared white porcelain Empire-style vases decorated with hand-painted sailing ships and supported by gilded paw feet. View VI
Archive VII A pair of flared white porcelain Empire-style vases decorated with hand-painted sailing ships and supported by gilded paw feet. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of flared white porcelain Empire-style vases decorated with hand-painted sailing ships and supported by gilded paw feet. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of flared white porcelain Empire-style vases decorated with hand-painted sailing ships and supported by gilded paw feet. View IX
Archive X A pair of flared white porcelain Empire-style vases decorated with hand-painted sailing ships and supported by gilded paw feet. View X
Archive XI A pair of flared white porcelain Empire-style vases decorated with hand-painted sailing ships and supported by gilded paw feet. View XI
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A pair of flared white porcelain Empire-style vases decorated with hand-painted sailing ships and supported by gilded paw feet.
Exclusive Large Herend VIT Sailing Boat Empire Paw-Foot Vase Pair, c.1960
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A pair of flared white porcelain Empire-style vases decorated with hand-painted sailing ships and supported by gilded paw feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVases
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleEmpire
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gilding, Enamel
  • ColourWhite and Gold
  • MotifsPaw feet, Flared rim, Maritime sailing scene, Gilded banding
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 20.3 cm (8 in) x D 20.3 cm (8 in)

This pair of large Herend porcelain vases dates from 1960 and follows the Empire style. Formed of white porcelain decorated with enamel and extensive gilding, the pair features hand-painted maritime sailing scenes depicting ships on green seas beneath violet and grey clouds. Each vase has a flared rim and a fluted body, rising from a square plinth supported by gilt lion-paw feet with prominent claws, and includes thick gilded horizontal banding around the lower section and the top rim. The first vase stands 19.2 cm high with a diameter of 20.3 cm, while the second stands 19 cm high with a diameter of 20.3 cm. Positioned on a mantelpiece or a large sideboard, the vases bring a grand Regency aesthetic to a living room, dining room or study. The smooth white glazed surfaces contrast with the burnished gold elements and colourful enamel artwork, creating a balanced focal point in traditional interior schemes. The scale of the pieces allows them to hold dried floral arrangements or stand empty as decorative ornaments, complementing classical furniture and gilded accessories in the home.

FAQs

Empire style porcelain typically incorporates classical neoclassical silhouettes, flared rims, heavy gilt embellishments, and lion or paw feet inspired by Roman and Egyptian antiquity.

Herend porcelain pieces are cast from fine white kaolin clay, fired at high temperatures, and individually hand-painted with ceramic enamels before receiving gilded accents.

Authentic Herend items feature the official impressed or blue stamped factory mark on the underside, often accompanied by hand-painted pattern codes and decorator initials.

Positioning a matching pair symmetrically on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table creates visual balance and adds classical structure to contemporary or traditional rooms.

Dust softly with a microfibre cloth and wash gently by hand in lukewarm water using mild dish soap, avoiding abrasive pads or chemical cleaners that could strip the gilding.
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