TWO SÈVRES STYLE HAND PAINTED AND BRONZE MOUNTED PORCELAIN LIDDED URNS, MARKED, 19TH /20TH CENTURY, comprising a parcel gilt raspberry ground amphora form vase with domed lid topped by a foliate cast finial, above one side centering a gilt floral cluster within a white reserve and gilt "C" scrolls border, set within a leaftip modeled bronze rim on a short neck with similar gilt flower decoration and flanked by acanthus detailed loop handles, over gilt trellis shoulders and a conforming reserve depicting a chestnut haired beauty wearing billowing yellow and lavender robes gazing at a fluttering butterfly, while standing on and holding the reins of a low flying large butterfly before a distant atmospheric forest, signed "Le heri," above gilt trellis details and raised on a short stem flaring to a circular base with matching trellis, on a berried laurel bronze wreath and shaped oval plinth with arched apron ending as block feet, verso lid with underglaze blue intertwined L's enclosing "S," and overglaze dark red printed crowned circular wreath framing blurred text, the base verso underglaze blue intertwined L's enclosing "S," and bronze stamped "FRANCE," height: 18 1/2", width: 5 1/8", depth: 4 1/4"; together with a pink roses painted and parcel gilt white porcelain bell form vase, with a double domed lid centering a bronze finial and verso overglaze titled "WINTER," above a and underglaze blue intertwined L's centering "SEVRES / 21," set within a leaftip cast rim flanked by scrolling foliate gilt bronze handles ending on sides centering an oval painted reserve, depicting a bust length portrait of a long wavey brown haired maiden wearing a diadem of green ivy vine and a light green robed blouse, signed "Wagner," within a conforming gilt border of raised bead and floral decoration over paired leafy pink roses, raised on a short stem flaring to a circular foot with sides centering matching pink roses, mounted on a bronze laurel wreath and square form plinth with canted corners above arched sides ending as block feet, verso lid and base undererglaze blue intertwined "L's" enclosing "SÈVRES / 21," bronze stamped "4574 GD FRANCE," height: 9 3/4", width: 4", depth: 3 1/2".
Condition
Each in good condition with expected worn gilding in areas, and surface buildup in crevices. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."