Two War of 1812 Gilt and Hand Painted Porcelain Portrait Vases

French, Early 19th Century

one depicting Major General William Henry Harrison (1773-1841), the other Commodore John Rodgers (1772-1838); both mounted with gilt winged figures for handles and on square faux marble painted bases, respectively incised V and K to the underside, and both identified in flowing gilt script.
the reverse of the Harrison vase with a version of the United States seal, and the Rodgers vase with a naval insignia.
Height of taller 11 x width over handles 6 1/2 inches; height of shorter 10 3/4 x width over handles 5 5/8 inches.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Both vases in fine overall condition. Minor surface wear and scratches to each, and both likely with some later gilding. Harrison example appears to have been fitted with a lid, but it is no longer present. Lower section of Rodgers vase - from the lip below the portrait to the bottom of the collar above the stem - is gilt metal, likely replacing the original porcelain section. There is no associated damage to the porcelain surfaces on either end, indicating that it was always a separate section. Additional photos available upon request.

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Ben Fisher

Managing Director, Furniture and Decorative Arts

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Mr. Fisher rejoined the firm in 2019 after working as a specialist in the American Furniture and Folk Art department at Sotheby’s New York. His areas of expertise include 18th, 19th, and 20th century American, Continental, and English furniture, decorative and folk art. Before coming to Hindman in 2013, Mr. Fisher worked in European Furniture and Decorative Arts in Philadelphia. He began his career working for a prints dealer focusing on works from the 16th through the 20th centuries.

Leah Vogelpohl

AVP, Specialist, American Furniture, Folk, and Decorative Arts

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Ms. Vogelpohl joined the firm in 2013 as a cataloger in the American and European Furniture and Decorative Arts department. She became a department specialist in 2017, focusing on American decorative arts and silver. She received a BA from the College of Charleston and an MLITT in Art History from the University of Glasgow.

American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts

Two War of 1812 Gilt and Hand Painted Porcelain Portrait Vases

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