RARE SWANSEA PORCELAIN TWIN-HANDLED VASE circa 1815-1817, in the French-Empire style, of slender ovoid form with round pedestal base to a square plinth, complex moulded handles having fan terminals and floral medallions, London painted with an extensive Continental scene of three standing figures conversing in moonlight upon headland above a fortified port, the reverse with large butterfly and three smaller insects, pink roses painted to neck and foot, fine gilding to all sections including foliate band below neck and above stem Dimensions: 28cms high Provenance: consigned by the family of preeminent Welsh porcelain collector Sir Leslie Joseph, bears his label Condition Report: a very fine example, firing crack across base, decoration remains vibrant, an important vase with sumptuous decoration that has retained all of its appeal
RARE SWANSEA PORCELAIN TWIN-HANDLED VASE circa 1815-1817, in the French-Empire style, of slender ovoid form with round pedestal base to a square plinth, complex moulded handles having fan terminals and floral medallions, London painted with an extensive Continental scene of three standing figures conversing in moonlight upon headland above a fortified port, the reverse with large butterfly and three smaller insects, pink roses painted to neck and foot, fine gilding to all sections including foliate band below neck and above stem Dimensions: 28cms high Provenance: consigned by the family of preeminent Welsh porcelain collector Sir Leslie Joseph, bears his label Condition Report: a very fine example, firing crack across base, decoration remains vibrant, an important vase with sumptuous decoration that has retained all of its appeal
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