Vase Adelaide
Vase
1840-1844 (made)
1840-1844 (made)
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Vase is in the shape known as Vase Adelaide, first produced in 1840. The decoration imitates French enamels on copper made at Limoges in the 1500s. It is an early example of Renaissance revivalism at Sèvres. The vase is decorated in yellow, brown and white over a blue ground, in addition to gilding covering the pedestal foot and two handles. The stem of the foot is inset with fake precious stones.
Object details
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| Title | Vase Adelaide (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Enamelled hard-paste porcelain |
| Brief description | Enamelled hard-paste porcelain vase, designed by Jean-Charles-François Leloy, Sèvres porcelain factory, Sèvres, 1840-1844 |
| Physical description | Vase is in the shape known as Vase Adelaide, first produced in 1840. The decoration imitates French enamels on copper made at Limoges in the 1500s. It is an early example of Renaissance revivalism at Sèvres. The vase is decorated in yellow, brown and white over a blue ground, in addition to gilding covering the pedestal foot and two handles. The stem of the foot is inset with fake precious stones. |
| Gallery label | 'American and European Art and Design 1800-1900'
This shape of vase, known as Vase Adelaide, was first produced in 1840, and this example was bought by the Museum in 1844, presumably as an example of the excellence of French design. The decoration imitates French enamels on copper made at Limoges in the 1500s. It is an early example of Renaissance revivalism at Sèvres, first initiated in 1830. The designer, Leloy, worked at Sèvres from 1816 to 1844.(1987-2006) |
| Object history | This shape of vase, known as Vase Adelaide, was first produced in 1840, and this example was bought by the Museum in 1844, presumably as an example of the excellence of French design. Historical significance: Presumably acquired by the Museum as an example of the excellence of French design. |
| Historical context | The decoration of this vase imitates French enamels on copper made at Limoges in the 1500s. It is an early example of Renaissance revivalism at Sèvres, first initiated in 1830. |
| Bibliographic reference | Bryant, Julius. Art and Design for all: The Victoria and Albert Museum . London: V&A publishing, 2011. p 110. ISBN 978 1 85177 666 5 |
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| Accession number | 467-1844 |
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| Record created | March 30, 2000 |
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