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Sevres Style Champleve Enamel and Painted Porcelain Cabinet Vase with Cover

This auction ended on September 10, 2026.

Start price: $100

Estimated price: $200 - $400

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Sold for: $150

Description

A small, footed cabinet vase featuring a hand-painted porcelain body with gilt metal mounts decorated with champleve enamel. The front of the vase depicts a scene of an 18th-century gentleman in a landscape, signed in red script. The reverse panel features a landscape depicting a building with spires. The neck, base, and matching lid are composed of gilt metal embellished with champleve enamels in shades of emerald green, royal blue, deep red, white, and yellow set in floral and scroll motifs. The vase is constructed with a central rod and nut assembly. 8 1/2″ H x 3″ W x 3″ D. Location: 15C


Condition report:

Oxidation and green verdigris are present on the interior of the neck and the underside of the lid. There is visible rubbing and wear to the gilding on the finial and the edges of the base. The enamel shows minor surface pitting and light wear consistent with age. The painted porcelain body exhibits light handling wear.