A pair of Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted turquoise-glazed pots-pourris, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period, the mounts 19th century
No reserve
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
with openwork floral decoration, resting on six leafy branches feet
(2)
Length 17 cm, 6¾ in.
As early as the 18th century, Chinese turquoise-glazed porcelain enjoyed great popularity among French collectors and merchants, and were often mounted on exquisitely crafted gilt bronzes.
During the 19th century, this practice continued with a renewed interest in 18th-century designs, illustrating the convergence of French decorative arts and the enduring fascination with the wares of Imperial China.