Pair of vases; Sèvres, late nineteenth century.

Pair of vases; Sèvres, late nineteenth century.
Porcelain and gilded bronze.
Measurements: 37 x 13 x 10 cm (x2).
Pair of vases with the same design, following the models established by the Sèvres manufacture. Both vases are made of painted porcelain, with a predominance of the characteristic blue of the French firm, in combination with fine gold. Covering the body are figurative scenes of gallant themes on the front and landscapes on the back. The bronze base has a molded design and the mouth is profiled. The lid of the vases is crowned by a knob in the shape of a pineapple or acorn, made in bronze.
The Sèvres porcelain manufactory originated in 18th century France. It was founded in 1740 in Vincennes and moved to Sèvres, near Versailles, in 1756, under the patronage of King Louis XV and his mistress Madame de Pompadour. From its inception, the Sèvres manufactory received royal patronage, which made it possible to attract the best craftsmen and artists of the time. This support also ensured that the porcelain produced was of the highest quality and luxury, destined for European royalty and nobility. Sèvres porcelain is known for its fine quality, hardness and translucency. It is made from a hard paste containing kaolin, feldspar and quartz.