Impressive pair of 19th c. French ormolu-mounted cobalt-blue porcelain vases & covers

A large and impressive pair of French, 19th century ormolu-mounted Sevres or Sevres style cobalt-blue-glazed porcelain vases and covers with unusual dragon-form handles. France, circa 1880. Note: these were NOT taken out of the gilt bronze mounts to check for porcelain marks. They are being re-offered for sale after the buyer who purchased them in our April, 2024 auction decided against shipping them to China and is re-consigning them.
Approximate measurements: 26"H x 13"W x 10 1/2"D or 66cm h x 33cmW x 27"D

Both vases in very good to excellent age-appropriate condition with very minor surface scratches on the gilt bronze mounts and porcelain vases. Not examined with the mounts off.
NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.

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