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A FINE FLIGHT BARR & BARR SPILL VSE, CIRCA 1815

An elegant and highly decorative early 19th-century Flight Barr & Barr spill vase, with a cylindrical body rising from a square plinth base to a gently flared rim, & white beaded collar & distinctive gilt bird’s head and ring handles. The body is centred with a finely painted full-length portrait panel depicting a contemplative male figure set within a landscape, inspired by Timon from Timon of Athens. An inscription reads: “Timon: Let me look back at thee,” referencing the character’s introspective and tragic narrative. The reverse is richly decorated with gilded neoclassical motifs reserved upon a deep blue & marbled ground, providing a striking contrast to the figural panel and further enhancing the vase’s opulent appearance. Full marks under referencing Flight & Barr’s Royal patronage. H: 5.25in

Origin: English

Circa:1815

Height: 5.25 in. (13 cm.) |

Price: £1,650

Stock Ref: AH2

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