Large 28 inch French Sevres ‘Chateau des Tuileries’ Porcelain Ormolu Vase – Artist Signed – C.1860

Large French Sevres ‘Chateau des Tuileries’ Porcelain Gilt Bronze / Ormolu Vase – 28 inches – Artist Signed – C.1860.  Gilt bronze figural handles in the shape of ladies with long trains of flowers that travel down the sides of the body of the vase.  The vase is in 3 pieces – the top, the body and the base.  The body slides onto a long bronze shaft and sits securely which also allows the body to turn freely 360 degrees so that either front or back can be displayed in any direction.  Gilding is superb and there is no wear.

The painting is of a French couple and the back is a painted landscape  – both are superbly painted.  The painting is signed by the artist and the lid has the Sevres cartouche mark and a stamp or “Chateau des Tuileries”

Marked. In blue, pair of blue Latinized crossed “L”‘s symbol, also referred to as “double-Louis” for – Sevres – Porcelain- France. Faded red circle,  ‘Chateau des Tuileries’ mark.  Artist signature – “Lhéri”

Measures: 28 inches tall x 10 inches wide.

Excellent Condition.