This pair of extraordinary Sevres porcelain urns from the Empire period feature extensive gilt decorations including eagles with spread wings on one side, and Napoleonic "N" emblem on opposite side, plus Greco-Roman mask handles. Condition is very good. There is a small crack visible on the inside at the base of one vase, and two short hairlines visible on the exterior...

These Paris porcelain campana form urns or vases date from the early to mid nineteenth century. They feature painted landscapes, enamelled handles and Bacchic masks, and extensive gilded decorations. Condition of each is good. There are abrasions and chip losses to the interior of the rims, and visible wear to the gilding, and a very small chip loss to the bottom edge of one vase. Measures: 12.8" tall and 10" wide (32.4 cm and 25.4 cm). Additional images forwarded upon request.

This pair of antique porcelain joss stick holders or candlesticks in the form of ceremonial elephants have come fresh from estate sale. We have found no visible cracks or signs of restoration. Each carries the same impressed mark which appears to be a capital "S" with "+" sign and "W" or other character. Possibly by Samson. Neither were cleaned prior to photography, and each would benefit from a gentle cleaning. Each measures approximately 9.7" high, 9" long and 4" deep.

This pair of antique porcelain cachepots feature beautiful hand-painted song birds and flowers, and ormolu bronze pedestals with leafy folliage. Each were originally drilled and thus could be modified to work as table lamps. Each measures 9.5 in tall by 8.25 in across (24.1 by 8.25 cm).

Included here is a pair of nineteenth century porcelain stands by Jacob Petit, and pair of complimentary porcelain decanters. Pedestals each measure 8.5" by 8" by 2.5" and the pair weighs 4 lbs. 5 oz. Each has a few short firing cracks, and one has losses at each of the lion masks on each side. Each carries the familiar Jacob Petit blue mark under glaze on the underside. The decanters date from the nineteenth century and are unmarked aside from red numerals on the undersides...

This wonderful pair of matching porcelain vases have been attributed to Henri Ardant of Limoges France and date from the third or fourth quarter of the nineteenth century. Measures 13.75 by 6.5 by 6 inches (34.9 by 16.5 by 15.2 cm). They feature delightful raised, enamelled and gilded decoration (including a single large lizard, and butterflies and beetles) on a robin egg blue ground, and rest upon faux carved wooden and footed pedestals. Condition of each is excellent...

This extraordinary pair of porcelain vases by Saint Denis of Paris, circa 1880, feature gilt bronze mounts and wonderful gilded and champleve enamelled decoration depicting exotic birds and flowers. Measures: 21" tall and 12" wide; 53.3 cm and 30.5 cm. Each carries the St. Denis impressed mark and 771 style number, and each is in excellent condition, with no visible cracks or signs of restoration.

This lovely pair of porcelain wine coolers ( or possibly jardinieres or cachepots ) by Sevres feature gilded and hand-painted decoration including exotic Asian birds and plants. Each is in excellent condition with no restorations and no damages beyond flea bites along the undersides. There is very light wear to the gilding. Measures: 7 x 10.2 x 8.25 inches; 17.8 x 26 x 21 cm.

This pair of porcelain vases, attributed to St. Denis, feature platinum grounds, gilding and full figure painted portraits of aristocratic French men in renaissance attire, with unique coats of armor depicted on the rear. They date from the 1880s and were retailed in Philadelphia by Bailey Banks and Biddle. Quality of the painting is exceptional and their condition is excellent...

This pair of palace size cobalt blue porcelain vases, attributed to Sevres, feature gilt bronze mounts, including reticulated gallery around the top and handles on left and right. Each measures 32.5" H X 16.5" W (82.6cm H X 41.9cm W). Mounts were regilded sometime in the past five to ten years. Condition is very good, with no visible cracks or repairs. These vases reside with our client in midtown Manhattan in New York City and may be seen in person by appointment.

This bisque porcelain jardiniere features putti figures in low relief, gilded ram heads and blue and white putti and urn motif along the top. There are no signs of repair or restoration, and no chips or losses. Underside shows the Sevres hallmark with letter " r ".

This bisque porcelain jardiniere features putti figures in low relief, gilded ram heads and blue and white rinceau motif along the top. There are no signs of repair or restoration. Gilded decoration is in excellent condition and shows little wear. Underside shows the Sevres hallmark with double letter " a ". It measures 6.75" tall, 8.25" wide and 6" deep. Condition is excellent. There is little noticeable wear to the gilding and no visible cracks or restorations.