Lot # 255 - Large 17.5" Cobalt Blue Porcelain Vase - Fragonard Courting Couple
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
| Start Date/Time: | 04-Nov-2026 7:00:00 PM |
| End Date/Time: | 11-Nov-2026 11:14:00 PM |
| Current bid: |
$5.00 |
| Highest bidder: | Laugh |
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Description :
Large 17.5" Vintage Cobalt Blue Porcelain Vase - Fragonard Courting Couple, Ornate Gilt Handles, Late 1990s/2000s Substantial cobalt blue porcelain baluster vase styled after classic French Sèvres and Limoges luxury ware. Manufactured in the late 1990s to early 2000s, this impressive statement piece stands 17.5 inches tall and is perfect for a mantel, grand entryway, or side table. The center medallion features a romantic Rococo-style transfer scene depicting a courting couple at a picnic, bearing the printed signature of the famous 18th-century French painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard. The vase is heavily embellished with brilliant gold scrollwork, ornate twin handles, and delicate geometric enamel accents along the border. The underside is stamped with the maker's mark: "European Design - Decorative Ceramic. No Food Use." This piece is strictly meant for interior decoration and display. • Type: Large Decorative Vase / Urn • Material: Porcelain / Ceramic • Color: Cobalt Blue, Gold, Multi-Color • Height: 17.5 inches • Era: Late 1990s / Early 2000s • Theme: Romantic Courting Couple (After Fragonard) • Style: French Rococo Revival / Sèvres Style • Brand/Mark: European Design (Stamped on base) • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Minor shelf wear on handles and bottom. See pics for condition 17.5"T Count: 1 item
Auction History
Highest bidder is Laugh
| Date | Bid | User |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Nov-2026 11:51:25 PM | $5.00 | Laugh |
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