{"product_id":"antique-pair-french-old-paris-porcelain-cherub-putti-vases-matte-black-5-5","title":"Antique Pair French Old Paris Porcelain Cherub Putti Vases Matte Black 5.5\"","description":"For your consideration is an exceptional, authentic matching pair of antique 19th-century French Classical Old Paris Porcelain (Vieux Paris) cabinet vases, circa 1880. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDESIGN \u0026amp; DETAILS:\u003cbr\u003eEach vase features a stunning, rich matte black ground that beautifully contrasts with a vibrant, hand-painted central vignette of classical cherubs\/putti walking through lush green foliage. Delicate gilded gold accents trim the rims, necks, and bases. The artwork has a beautiful gloss overglaze. Examination under a 10x jeweler's loupe confirms raised enamel paint layers and zero mechanical transfer matrix printing dots—these are completely painted by hand. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMARKINGS:\u003cbr\u003eConsistent with roughly 70% of genuine mid-to-late 19th-century Vieux Paris production, these pieces are entirely unmarked on the bases, featuring the correct raw, unglazed bottom firing rings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAPPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS:\u003cbr\u003e- Height: 5 5\/8\" \u003cbr\u003e- Diameter: 3 5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONDITION REPORT:\u003cbr\u003eBoth vases are structurally sound with NO chips, NO cracks, and NO restorations. True to their age and antique nature, there are a few light surface scratches on the matte black finish (please refer closely to the detail photos for exact placement). The gold gilt shows very minimal wear. A beautiful, intact antique pair ready for display or collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSHIPPING:\u003cbr\u003eShips securely packed with professional-grade materials. Free shipping included!\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Art\u0026Tiques","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":53626327236971,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/8611\/3899\/files\/p1_48eb5d2d-c10d-4d10-88a3-43e722218cbc.jpg?v=1785346083","url":"https:\/\/art-tiques.com\/products\/antique-pair-french-old-paris-porcelain-cherub-putti-vases-matte-black-5-5","provider":"Art\u0026Tiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}