19th-century Sèvres celeste blue porcelain cachepot with gilt-bronze mounts
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19th-century Sèvres celeste blue porcelain cachepot with gilt-bronze mounts

Stunning 19th-century Serves celeste blue porcelain cachepot with gilt-bronze mounts.

Description

Sèvres porcelain, named after the French town of Sèvres, is renowned for its exquisite quality and artistic merit, particularly from the 18th and 19th centuries. The manufactory was established in 1740 and quickly gained royal patronage, becoming synonymous with luxury and fine craftsmanship in porcelain production. Its distinctive soft-paste porcelain and vibrant glazes, such as the famous Sèvres blue, made it highly sought after by European aristocracy and collectors.

Cachepots, or decorative containers for flowerpots, were popular decorative items in the 18th and 19th centuries, often made from porcelain or metal and embellished with elaborate mounts. This particular cachepot, with its celeste blue glaze and pastoral scene, reflects the prevailing artistic tastes of the period, likely drawing inspiration from Rococo or Neoclassical styles. The addition of ormolu (gilt-bronze) mounts further enhances its decorative appeal and signifies its status as a high-end decorative object.

H 10 3/4″ W 10″

Immaculate condition

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