Bidspirit auction | A SEVRES GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED PORCELAIN

A SEVRES GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED PORCELAIN VASE, SIGNED E. COLLOT, LATE 19TH CENTURY - Of baluster form with domed cover surmounted by a gilt pinecone finial, richly decorated on a deep cobalt blue ground, each side with an oval painted reserve within an elaborate gilt frame: one depicting a pastoral landscape with trees and a winding river, the reverse with a romantic 18th-century courting scene of a gentleman offering refreshment to a seated lady, signed E. Collot. The vase is applied with gilt-bronze foliate mounts, scrolling pierced handles, and acanthus leaf embellishments, raised on a square gilt-bronze plinth base. The hand-painted reserves signed E. Collot indicate an accomplished porcelain decorator active in Parisian ateliers of the period. The ormolu mounts and pedestal are typical of high-quality French decorative objects made for the luxury market and export. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: H: 28 3/4 in., (73 cm.) Condition: Overall very good; some light rubbing and wear to gilding consistent with age; minor surface scratches and small areas of rubbing to painted reserves; mounts with light oxidation and patina; no major chips, cracks, or restorations.