Monumental polychrome Sèvres porcelain vase mounted in gilded bronze, France, late 19th century. It bears the Sèvres manufactory mark and the signature of the painter Georges Maxant. Dimensions: cm H 157 x W 58 x D 45. Base: 37 x 37 cm Price upon request Item accompanied by our certificate of authenticity. The vase, of great dimensions, was made in France, at the Sèvres manufactory. The painted porcelain vase, in the shape of an amphora, with a lid, is decorated with chiseled and gilded bronze elements. The porcelain is painted in cobalt blue, characteristic of the manufactory, decorated with classic floral ornaments in gold and in the center, in ovoid frames, there are two scenes that recall the characteristic subjects of French Louis XV painting. Painted by Georges Maxant, as the signature suggests, they depict Venus among Cupid and cherubs, on one side, and two cherubs on the other, described in bucolic landscapes with bodies of water, plants, colorful flowers and fluffy clouds. Laterally, two chiseled gilded bronze applications in the shape of winged busts in the classical style embellish the lines of the vase. Likewise, the acanthus leaves at the base of the body of the vase, near the stem. The whole rests on a gilded bronze base with applications, on all four sides, chiseled with Louis XV motifs. The Manufacture nationale de Sèvres is one of the most famous porcelain factories in Europe based in Sèvres, France. In 1740 a porcelain factory was founded in Vincennes at the behest of Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour. Later moved to Sèvres in 1756, this manufactory, still active, has been able to evolve with the times and, thanks to the exceptional quality of the products, is highly sought after by collectors all over the world. Little is still known about the artist Georges Maxant. Specialized in painting on porcelain, he is documented at the Exposition Universelle of 1900. His workshop was located at 3 rue Pierre-Levée, Paris. The vase, of monumental dimensions and in good condition, is very decorative and of great scenic effect. It can be presented on a base or on a piece of furniture, to facilitate its enjoyment, or in a slightly raised position in order to better view its paintings. Some 20th-century repairs are noted. The vase is composed of three removable elements.

Period: Second half of the 19th century

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