Sevres Porcelain Vase with Blue Celeste Ground

A Sevres porcelain ovoid vase and cover, blue interlaced L mark…
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A Sevres porcelain ovoid vase and cover, blue interlaced L mark with date letter a for 1753, painter's mark X for Jacques-Francois Micaud (fl.1757-1800+) the 'bleu celeste' ground with shaped oval reserves painted with flowers and fruit within gilt flower and scroll borders, the shaped domed cover with flower head finial, the foot with a band of gilt flowers, height 10.5 cm. Other Notes: the shape of this lot is similar to the pot pourri 'Vase Pompadour' but lacks its pierced openings.

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  • Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
  • Bleu Celeste - "Bleu céleste" is a French term that translates to "sky blue" in English, and it refers to a specific shade of blue pigment used in the decoration of porcelain. This color is a light, sky-blue shade that was often used in combination with other colors to create intricate designs on porcelain pieces. The use of "bleu céleste" was was first used by the Sèvres porcelain factory in the 18th century, and became popular in the 19th century. The colour is created by adding copper oxide to the glaze. It was valued for its ability to add a touch of lightness and delicacy to porcelain designs. The color was often used to create floral motifs, landscapes, and other decorative elements, and it was prized for its ability to evoke feelings of calmness and serenity.
  • Finial - An architectural decoration, found on the upper parts of of an object. On furniture they are usually found on pediments, canopies and shelf supports. On smaller ceramic or silver items, such as spoons, they may decorate the top of the item itself, or the lid or cover where they provide a useful handle for removal.

    Finials have a variety of shapes and forms. They may be urn-shaped, baluster shaped round or spiral, but usually taper into an upper point. Many real life shapes may also be used as finials, such as pineapples, berries, pinecones, buds, lotus and acorns. Sometimes animals such as a lion are depicted, or fish and dolphins.

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