This large English Regency-period porcelain vase has a graceful campana form. The proportions are generous, the silhouette bold, and the hand-painted decoration is beautiful.
Attributed to Josiah Spode II, the vase is painted with a lush bouquet of pink, white, and yellow roses, accented with tiny blue forget-me-nots and other flowers that spill from a green basket. The painting is lively and naturalistic, with delicate shading that gives the flowers softness and depth.
On the reverse, a bouquet of beautiful pink roses continues the floral theme, allowing the vase to display well from multiple angles.
The painting is framed by intricate gilding composed of classical scrollwork, laurel motifs, and fine crosshatching. The gold decoration is richly applied and catches the light across the curved surfaces of the vase.
Bold handles, a square base, and a wide mouth reflect the neoclassical design favored in early-nineteenth-century England. The strong architectural form paired with the refined floral painting creates a vase of both elegance and visual presence.
This is a particularly beautiful Regency vase, combining scale, rich gilding, and finely executed hand painting.
Dimensions: 13.5″ tall x 11″ diameter
Condition: Excellent