Lot 171
  • 171

A Sèvres blue-ground porcelain vase and cover and a pair of Paul Milet earthenware vases 1887 and circa 1900

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • porcelain
  • height of tallest 13 in.
  • 33 cm
the first decorated around the exterior with a gilt-heightened border of white-flowering plants on a watery blue ground, the second decorated around the exterior of each in Art Nouveau style with sprays of poppies beneath a border of dragonflies, the single vase with printed DECORE A SEVRES 87 circular monogram mark in red and S. 81.oval mark in green, the pair with script Milet Sèvres marks painted in green.

Condition

The Sèvres vase and cover: Some minor wear to gilding on the flower sprays. The Paul Milet vases: generally good condition.
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