Bidspirit auction | A PAIR OF FRENCH PORCELAIN

A PAIR OF FRENCH PORCELAIN NAPOLEON VASES, 19TH CENTURY - A pair of French Sèvres style porcelain covered vases, late 19th century, with deep green grounds enriched with gilt laurel wreaths, ribbon ornaments, and Napoleonic ”N” monograms. Each painted to the front with a military scene depicting Napoleon and his officers, with architectural landscapes to the reverse. The military panels bear signatures appearing to read ”Grisard.” Fitted with gilt metal swan handles, ornamental rim mounts, and socle feet, above cylindrical porcelain pedestals on square gilt metal bases. Domed covers surmounted by gilt metal pinecone finials. The undersides of the covers bear red imitation imperial Sèvres marks. Dimensions: H: 23 in., (58.4 cm.) Condition: One lid has been repaired. Light wear and rubbing to the gilding, fine glaze crazing, surface marks. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.