Антикварные вазы Vieux Paris

Antique vases produced by the Vieux Paris manufactory (France), which are a perfect example of French art of the 19th and 20th centuries. The vases are made of porcelain and covered with green glaze of an incredibly delicate shade. The objects are decorated with hand-painted reserves depicting popular idealistic pastoral scenes. The golden decoration and elegant handles add to the sophistication of these decorative objects. The history of the Vieux Paris manufactory goes back to the 18th century, when Chinese porcelain was highly valued in Europe. French craftsmen, trying to compete with China, developed their own unique style. Porcelain production in Paris began around 1770, when Parisian factories gained access to kaolin from Saint-Irie-la-Perche near Limoges. By the end of the 18th century, there were more than twenty hard porcelain factories in the French capital, which operated throughout the 19th century. Over time, these small industries were collectively known as Vieux Paris.