A PORCELAIN COBALT AND GILT VASE, P. PEYROCHE AND A. NICAUD, MID-19TH CENTURY of squated baluster form, with two geometric handles, on the recto a richly gilded cartouche a scene of a man dressed in a petticoat in a garden scene holding a bouquet of flower, a lion statue is to the left of him below the lion a crest, two laurel wreaths flank either side of the cartouche, on verso in a cartouche a gilt bouquet of wildflowers is centered, each handle features a geometric pattern of circles tapering off towards the base, the neck features a similar circular motif, a continuous linear pattern wraps the base all on a square plinth, against a deep cobalt ground, marked J'omoun (mori) in gilt underglaze, signed P. Peyroche and A. Nicaud in gold gilt underglaze, on interior of plinth; overall height: 46 cm (18 1/8 in.) CONDITION In age-appropriate condition, minor rubbing to the cobalt and gilt, most notably around the rim of the vase, handles, corners of plinth and laurel wreath, resulting in loss of paint, uneven layer of paint around the edges of the cartouches and handles. Inspection under UV shows no apparent signs of restoration. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.