Pair Of Vases Painted By Nicolas-marie Moriot (1788–1852)

Pair of ovoid, baluster-shaped porcelain vases, featuring handles in the shape of women’s profiles made of amati gold, resting on a square-based gold pedestal, with polychrome decoration in a rectangular cartouche depicting four scenes, each signed. Paris, circa 1810–1820.

Perfect condition!

History:

Nicolas-Marie MORIOT (1788–1852), a miniaturist and porcelain painter, worked at the Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory between 1827 and 1848. This is one of his rare early works, created before he became the official painter to King Louis-Philippe, notably at the Royal Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory.