Antique Porcelain Portrait Vase Marechal Lefebvre French Empire Green Gold 5\" For Sale

# Antique French Empire Style Porcelain Footed Portrait Vase / Urn

## Featuring Maréchal Lefebvre & Hand-Painted Floral Medallions | Green & Gold Gilt

Up for sale is an exquisite antique porcelain footed vase/urn decorated in the French Empire / Napoleonic Revival style. This globular vase features a vibrant apple green ground, rich heavy gilding, raised beaded enamel dots, and classic Greek key (meander) band motifs.

It features two framed oval medallions:

1. **Front Medallion:** A finely rendered portrait bust of Maréchal Lefebvre (François Joseph Lefebvre, Duke of Dantzig, Marshal of the Empire), signed \"Maréchal Lefebvre\" below the portrait.

2. **Reverse Medallion:** A hand-painted floral bouquet featuring a prominent cabbage rose, forget-me-nots, and delicate foliage.

### Product Features & Details:

* **Design:** Globular body raised on three gilded scroll feet, flanked by small strap handles, with a flared scalloped/ruffled rim.

* **Decoration:** Dual reserve medallions, gold gilt Greek key trim, raised white dots/beading, and scrolling acanthus accents over an apple-green and cream background.

* **Dimensions:** Approx. 4.75\" to 5\" High x 4.5\" Wide at the widest point (refer to scale photo with ruler).

* **Markings:** Unmarked base (typical for mid-to-late 19th-century French or Bavarian/European Napoleonic export porcelain).

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### **Condition Report:**

* **Overall Condition:** Very Good Antique Condition with expected light age-appropriate wear.

* **Porcelain:** Free of major cracks, chips, or repairs. The three footed legs and scalloped rim remain intact.

* **Gilding & Paint:** Light rubbing/loss to the gilding on high-contact areas (rim, handles, and lower belly) consistent with age and gentle handling. The portrait and floral transfer/painting remain bright and crisp.

*Please review all high-resolution photos carefully as they form an integral part of the item description.*