Pair Old Paris (Vieux Paris) Porcelain Gilt Vases Empire Style French Circa 1840

Notable Details:
• Pair of Old Paris porcelain mantel vases
• Rich mirror-bright gilding across the bodies
• Hand-painted floral garland providing vivid color contrast
• Classical Empire urn form with sculptural gilt handles
• Decorative objects designed for mantel or console display
• A beautiful example of mid nineteenth century Paris porcelain craftsmanship

Background of Paris Porcelain:
Produced by factories clustered around the French capital, Pris porcelain was known for gilded opulence. Most of the pieces are not marked.