Dieudonné Kinable - Mantel Clock in the Form of a Lyre - Walters 58232
French clockmaking at the time of Louis XVI is unsurpassed in the delicacy and grace of its decoration and in the imagination displayed in its forms. Perhaps the most elegant shape was that of the lyre, derived... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Bottle Cooler (seau a bouteille) - Walt...
At the request of the factory director, J.R. Boileau, this form of wine bottle cooler was developed in 1753. The "bleu lapis" ground is gilded in a "caillouté" or pebbled pattern. The flower painting is attribu... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Bottle Cooler (seau a bouteille) - Walt...
At the request of the factory director, J.R. Boileau, this form of wine bottle cooler was developed in 1753. The "bleu lapis" ground is gilded in a "caillouté" or pebbled pattern. The flower painting is attibut... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Candlestick - Walters 48715
White ground, blue garland of roses.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Cup and Saucer - Walters 48649 - Pieces...
Chinoiserie scenes.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Cup and Saucer - Walters 48649 - Pieces...
Chinoiserie scenes.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Cup and Saucer - Walters 48669 - Pieces...
In addition to having sprays of flowers painted in blue, these pieces are decorated with raised prunus blossoms. The molded decoration could have been inspired either by a Chinese prototype or by a Meissen copy... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Cup and Saucer - Walters 48669 - Pieces...
In addition to having sprays of flowers painted in blue, these pieces are decorated with raised prunus blossoms. The molded decoration could have been inspired either by a Chinese prototype or by a Meissen copy... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Fuchsia Vase - Walters 48914
At Sèvres in the early 20th century, the enameller André-Fernand Thesmar (1843-1912) introduced translucent enamels set in gold cloisons, or compartments with gold foil backings. Because of its attractive, milk... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Jardinière (cuvette à fleurs Verdun) - ...
This flower pot container in the distinctive green color introduced at Sèvres in 1756 bears reserves decorated by A.V. Vielliard, one of the most versatile decorators at the manufactory.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Medallion of Louis XVI - Walters 481004...
This image of the king, who was also the proprietor of the Sèvres porcelain manufactory, was modeled by Louis-Simon Boizet, director of sculpture at the factory.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Flower Vases (Cuvette ...
The apple-green ground color was introduced in 1756-1757.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Flower Vases (Cuvette ...
The apple-green ground color was introduced in 1756-1757.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Fluted Vases (Vases ca...
The harbor scenes on this "bleu nouveau" vases are attributed to J.-L. Morin, a highly productive painter active in Sèvre from 1754-1787.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Fluted Vases (Vases ca...
The harbor scenes on this "bleu nouveau" vases are attributed to J.-L. Morin, a highly productive painter active in Sèvre from 1754-1787.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Fluted Vases (Vases ca...
The harbor scenes on this "bleu nouveau" vases are attributed to J.-L. Morin, a highly productive painter active in Sèvre from 1754-1787.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Fluted Vases (Vases ca...
The harbor scenes on this "bleu nouveau" vases are attributed to J.-L. Morin, a highly productive painter active in Sèvre from 1754-1787.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Pitchers (Vase en bure...
These pitchers with apple green grounds are decorated with trophies enclosed in floral wreaths.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Pitchers (Vase en bure...
These pitchers with apple green grounds are decorated with trophies enclosed in floral wreaths.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Pitchers (Vase en bure...
These pitchers with apple green grounds are decorated with trophies enclosed in floral wreaths.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Pitchers (Vase en bure...
These pitchers with apple green grounds are decorated with trophies enclosed in floral wreaths.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Pitchers (Vase en bure...
These pitchers with apple green grounds are decorated with trophies enclosed in floral wreaths.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Pitchers (Vase en bure...
These pitchers with apple green grounds are decorated with trophies enclosed in floral wreaths.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Pitchers (Vase en bure...
These pitchers with apple green grounds are decorated with trophies enclosed in floral wreaths.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Pitchers (Vase en bure...
These pitchers with apple green grounds are decorated with trophies enclosed in floral wreaths.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Potpourri Vases (Vases...
Unglazed medallions of the Latin god of commerce, Mercury, give these vases their name. On the reverse are medallions of Medusa and Julia, daughter of Emperor Titus, based on ancient carved gems formerly in the... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Potpourri Vases (Vases...
Unglazed medallions of the Latin god of commerce, Mercury, give these vases their name. On the reverse are medallions of Medusa and Julia, daughter of Emperor Titus, based on ancient carved gems formerly in the... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Potpourri Vases (Vases...
Unglazed medallions of the Latin god of commerce, Mercury, give these vases their name. On the reverse are medallions of Medusa and Julia, daughter of Emperor Titus, based on ancient carved gems formerly in the... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Potpourri Vases (Vases...
Unglazed medallions of the Latin god of commerce, Mercury, give these vases their name. On the reverse are medallions of Medusa and Julia, daughter of Emperor Titus, based on ancient carved gems formerly in the... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Potpourri Vases (Vases...
Unglazed medallions of the Latin god of commerce, Mercury, give these vases their name. On the reverse are medallions of Medusa and Julia, daughter of Emperor Titus, based on ancient carved gems formerly in the... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Potpourri Vases (Vases...
Unglazed medallions of the Latin god of commerce, Mercury, give these vases their name. On the reverse are medallions of Medusa and Julia, daughter of Emperor Titus, based on ancient carved gems formerly in the... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Vases (Vase à anses ca...
This form of vase with angular handles hung with laurel garlands was introduced at Sèvres in 1768. The gilded arabesques on the turquoise ground were painted by the gilder M.B. Chauvaux, le père.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Vases (Vase à anses ca...
This form of vase with angular handles hung with laurel garlands was introduced at Sèvres in 1768. The gilded arabesques on the turquoise ground were painted by the gilder M.B. Chauvaux, le père.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Vases (Vase à anses ca...
This form of vase with angular handles hung with laurel garlands was introduced at Sèvres in 1768. The gilded arabesques on the turquoise ground were painted by the gilder M.B. Chauvaux, le père.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Vases (Vase à anses ca...
This form of vase with angular handles hung with laurel garlands was introduced at Sèvres in 1768. The gilded arabesques on the turquoise ground were painted by the gilder M. B. Chauvaux, le père.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Vases (Vase à anses ca...
This form of vase with angular handles hung with laurel garlands was introduced at Sèvres in 1768. The gilded arabesques on the turquoise ground were painted by the gilder M. B. Chauvaux, le père.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Vases (Vase à anses ca...
This form of vase with angular handles hung with laurel garlands was introduced at Sèvres in 1768. The gilded arabesques on the turquoise ground were painted by the gilder M. B. Chauvaux, le père.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Vases (Vase à bandes) ...
This neoclassical vase is distinguished by its satyr-head handles. At Sèvres, a plaster model for these shapes is inscribed with the name of the sculptor Etienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791), but the designer w... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Vases (Vase à bandes) ...
This neoclassical vase is distinguished by its satyr-head handles. At Sèvres, a plaster model for these shapes is inscribed with the name of the sculptor Etienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791), but the designer w... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Vases (Vase à bandes) ...
This neoclassical vase is distinguished by its satyr-head handles. At Sèvres, a plaster model for these shapes is inscribed with the name of the sculptor Etienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791), but the designer w... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Vases (Vase à feuilles...
This vase and its pair, Walters 48.626, are in "bleu nouveau" and have handles in the form of rings of laurel leaves. The vases are decorated with panels showing amorous shepherds and shepherdesses. Pithou t... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Vases (Vase à feuilles...
This vase and its pair, Walters 48.626, are in "bleu nouveau" and have handles in the form of rings of laurel leaves. The vases are decorated with panels showing amorous shepherds and shepherdesses. Pithou t... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Vases (Vase à feuilles...
This vase and its pair, Walters 48.625, are in "bleu nouveau" and have handles in the form of rings of laurel leaves. The vases are decorated with panels showing amorous shepherds and shepherdesses. Pithou t... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Vases (Vase à feuilles...
This vase and its pair, Walters 48.625, are in "bleu nouveau" and have handles in the form of rings of laurel leaves. The vases are decorated with panels showing amorous shepherds and shepherdesses. Pithou t... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Vases (Vase à têtes de...
The Sèvres records allude to the manufacture of vases with lions' heads in the late 1760s.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Vases (Vase à têtes de...
The Sèvres records allude to the manufacture of vases with lions' heads in the late 1760s.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Vases (Vase à têtes de...
The Sèvres records allude to the manufacture of vases with lions' heads in the late 1760s.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Vases (Vase à têtes de...
The Sèvres records allude to the manufacture of vases with lions' heads in the late 1760s.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Vases (Vase à têtes de...
The Sèvres records allude to the manufacture of vases with lions' heads in the late 1760s.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Vases (Vase à têtes de...
The Sèvres records allude to the manufacture of vases with lions' heads in the late 1760s.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Vases (Vases chinois; ...
Rendered in tooled gilding on this vase are panels of putti bearing military arms.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Vases (Vases chinois; ...
Rendered in tooled gilding on this vase are panels of putti bearing military arms.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Vases - Walters 48555 ...
This vase and its mate demonstrate the extraordinarily high quality of production maintained at the Sèvres Manufactory during the early 19th century. Their shape, known as "carafe étrusque," was based on that o... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - One of a Pair of Vases - Walters 48556 ...
This vase and its mate demonstrate the extraordinarily high quality of production maintained at the Sèvres Manufactory during the early 19th century. Their shape, known as "carafe étrusque," was based on that o... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Oviform Vase (Vase Paris nouvelle forme...
This vase decorated with a mythological scene, "The Sacrifice of Iphigenia," and bears an additional decoration of "jewels" composed of enamel drops over gold foil.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Oviform Vase (Vase Paris nouvelle forme...
This vase decorated with a mythological scene, "The Sacrifice of Iphigenia," and bears an additional decoration of "jewels" composed of enamel drops over gold foil.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Oviform Vase (Vase Paris nouvelle forme...
This vase decorated with a mythological scene, "The Sacrifice of Iphigenia," and bears an additional decoration of "jewels" composed of enamel drops over gold foil.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Oviform Vase (Vase à oreilles nouveau) ...
These unique vases are in "bleu nouveau" with an unusual gold pebbled ground.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Oviform Vase (Vase à oreilles nouveau) ...
These unique vases are in "bleu nouveau" with an unusual gold pebbled ground.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Oviform Vase (Vase à oreilles nouveau) ...
This unique vase is in "bleu nouveau" with an unusual gold pebbled ground.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Oviform Vase - Walters 48562 - Back
S�vres Porcelain Manufactory (French, active 1756-present). 'Oviform Vase,' ca. 1780. soft-paste porcelain. Walters Art Museum (48.562): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1928.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Oviform Vase - Walters 48562 - Side
S�vres Porcelain Manufactory (French, active 1756-present). 'Oviform Vase,' ca. 1780. soft-paste porcelain. Walters Art Museum (48.562): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1928.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Oviform Vase - Walters 48562
S�vres Porcelain Manufactory (French, active 1756-present). 'Oviform Vase,' ca. 1780. soft-paste porcelain. Walters Art Museum (48.562): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1928.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Oviform Vase - Walters 48623 - Back
S�vres Porcelain Manufactory (French, active 1756-present). 'Oviform Vase,' 1768. soft-paste porcelain. Walters Art Museum (48.623): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1928.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Oviform Vase - Walters 48623 - Profile
S�vres Porcelain Manufactory (French, active 1756-present). 'Oviform Vase,' 1768. soft-paste porcelain. Walters Art Museum (48.623): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1928.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Oviform Vase - Walters 48623
S�vres Porcelain Manufactory (French, active 1756-present). 'Oviform Vase,' 1768. soft-paste porcelain. Walters Art Museum (48.623): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1928.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Oviform Vase - Walters 48624 - Back
S�vres Porcelain Manufactory (French, active 1756-present). 'Oviform Vase,' 1768. soft-paste porcelain. Walters Art Museum (48.624): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1928.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Oviform Vase - Walters 48624 - Profile
S�vres Porcelain Manufactory (French, active 1756-present). 'Oviform Vase,' 1768. soft-paste porcelain. Walters Art Museum (48.624): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1928.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Oviform Vase - Walters 48624
S�vres Porcelain Manufactory (French, active 1756-present). 'Oviform Vase,' 1768. soft-paste porcelain. Walters Art Museum (48.624): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1928.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Pair of Potpourri Vases - Walters 48590...
This pair of scent vases, which was intended to hold myrtle leaves, is in a robin's egg blue found in other works from 1761. The Chinese scenes painted in the reserves are attributed to Charles Nicolas Dodin an... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Pair of Vases - Walters 481796, 481797 ...
The elephant vases, made in three sizes between 1756 and 1762, are among the rarest and most bizarre forms produced at Sèvres. These examples are distinguished by the pseudo-Oriental, or chinoiserie, scenes pai... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Pair of Vases - Walters 481796, 481797 ...
The elephant vases, made in three sizes between 1756 and 1762, are among the rarest and most bizarre forms produced at Sèvres. These examples are distinguished by the pseudo-Oriental, or chinoiserie, scenes pai... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Pair of Vases - Walters 48566, 48567 - ...
Between 1778 and 1782, Sèvres manufactured for Louis XVI a series of vases with handles shaped as busts of infants, young women, and old men, hence the name "vases des âges." The Walters' examples, with the inf... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Pair of Vases - Walters 48566, 48567 - ...
Between 1778 and 1782, Sèvres manufactured for Louis XVI a series of vases with handles shaped as busts of infants, young women, and old men, hence the name "vases des âges." The Walters' examples, with the inf... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Pair of Vases - Walters 48575, 48576
The vases show the military scenes attributed to J.-L. Morin and have been gilded in the pebbled, or "caillouté," pattern.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Pair of Vases - Walters 48637, 48638
This pair of fountain-shaped vases and a similar pair in the Wallace Collection, London, have been related to a manufactory inventory entry of 1766 for a new model of "vases à jet d'eau" ordered by Louis XV. Th... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Pair of Vases - Walters 48641, 48642 - ...
The harbor scenes have been attributed to the decorator Jean-Louis Morin; the gilding is by Vincent.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Pair of Vases - Walters 48644, 48645
This pair of neoclassical vases is distinguished by its superb gilt-bronze, goat shaped mount which is thought to be by Pierre Philippe Thomire, an outstanding sculptor and bronze-caster of the late 18th centur... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Potpourri Vase (Vase potpourri Hébert) ...
The model for this vase, still preserved at the Sèvre manufactory, is labeled "vase à cartels, modèle de Hébert" (T. J. Hébert was an 18th-century art dealer). The harbor scene is by J. L. Morin. The "bleu la... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Potpourri Vase (Vase potpourri Hébert) ...
The model for this vase, still preserved at the Sèvre manufactory, is labeled "vase à cartels, modèle de Hébert" (T. J. Hébert was an 18th-century art dealer). The harbor scene is by J. L. Morin. The "bleu la... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Potpourri Vase (Vase potpourri Hébert) ...
The model for this vase, still preserved at the Sèvre manufactory, is labeled "vase à cartels, modèle de Hébert" (T. J. Hébert was an 18th-century art dealer). The harbor scene is by J. L. Morin. The "bleu la... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Potpourri Vase (Vase potpourri Hébert) ...
The model for this vase, still preserved at the Sèvre manufactory, is labeled "vase à cartels, modèle de Hébert" (T. J. Hébert was an 18th-century art dealer). The harbor scene is by J. L. Morin. The "bleu la... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Potpourri Vase (Vase potpourri à vaisse...
The harbor scenes showing sailors packing fish are by Jean-Louis Morin (1732-1787).
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Potpourri Vase (Vase potpourri à vaisse...
The harbor scenes showing sailors packing fish are by Jean-Louis Morin (1732-1787).
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Potpourri Vase (Vase potpourri à vaisse...
The harbor scenes showing sailors packing fish are by Jean-Louis Morin (1732-1787).
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Shaving Soap Dish (Boîte à savonette) -...
The painted decoration of garlands and urns over a white ground is identicial to that found on the service commissioned by Louis XV's favorite, comtesse du Barry, in 1770.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Statuettes of Venus and Mercury - Walte...
With the emergence of neoclassicism, Sèvres began to manufacture unglazed porcelain replicas of statuary. Known as biscuit (twice cooked), the ceramic was fired in preparation of the paste and again in the shap... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Sugar Bowl (Pot à sucre Hébert) - Walte...
The pot bears the mark of L.J. Thévenet, a painter of flowers active at the factory from 1741 to 1777.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Sugar Bowl - Walters 48726
White ground with petal pattern in red.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Teapot - Walters 48718
Although elsewhere in Europe chinoiseries are usually associated with the earlier 18th-century rococo style, at Sèvres they are found on neoclassical pieces. In this instance, a pseudo-Chinese scene, of a man ... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - The Dancer - Walters 481736
This dancer is dressed in light fabrics in a style that was intended to recall Greek attire of the 3rd century BC. It is one of 15 figures that the sculptor Agathon Léonard modeled for a "surtout de table," or ... More
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - The Toilet of Madame - Walters 48995
Louis-Simon Boizet provided the model for this statuette based on a print from Jean-Michel Moreau's series, "Les mœurs françaises." Portrayed is a domestic scene from upper-class life.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Tray - Walters 48730 - Top
The fanciful Chinese scene was painted by Chauveaux the Younger. Chinoiserie, or pseudo-Oriental compositions, had been popularized by François Boucher.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Tulip-Shaped Vase - Walters 48611 - Bac...
S�vres Porcelain Manufactory (French, active 1756-present). 'Tulip-Shaped Vase,' 18th century. soft-paste porcelain. Walters Art Museum (48.611): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1928.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Tulip-Shaped Vase - Walters 48611 - Pro...
S�vres Porcelain Manufactory (French, active 1756-present). 'Tulip-Shaped Vase,' 18th century. soft-paste porcelain. Walters Art Museum (48.611): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1928.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Tulip-Shaped Vase - Walters 48611
S�vres Porcelain Manufactory (French, active 1756-present). 'Tulip-Shaped Vase,' 18th century. soft-paste porcelain. Walters Art Museum (48.611): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1928.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Tulip-Shaped Vase - Walters 48612 - Bac...
S�vres Porcelain Manufactory (French, active 1756-present). 'Tulip-Shaped Vase,' 18th century. soft-paste porcelain. Walters Art Museum (48.612): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1928.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Tulip-Shaped Vase - Walters 48612 - Pro...
S�vres Porcelain Manufactory (French, active 1756-present). 'Tulip-Shaped Vase,' 18th century. soft-paste porcelain. Walters Art Museum (48.612): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1928.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Tulip-Shaped Vase - Walters 48612
S�vres Porcelain Manufactory (French, active 1756-present). 'Tulip-Shaped Vase,' 18th century. soft-paste porcelain. Walters Art Museum (48.612): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1928.
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Two-Handled Vase - Walters 48754
This unusual red vase is part of a suite of three that Louis XVI purchased in the Porcelain Dining Room at Versailles in December 1782 for 6,000 livres. The ormolu mounts are attributed to Jean-Claude Duplessis... More