{"product_id":"french-opaline-portrait-vase-young-woman-part-2","title":"19th Century French Opaline Portrait Glass Vase, Young Woman, 16 in, Part II","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA breathtaking example of 19th-century French decorative artistry, this tall, elegant opaline glass portrait vase commands attention with its graceful silhouette and exquisitely hand-painted portrait of a young woman in the full bloom of youth. Standing a statuesque 16 inches, the vase's elongated form is perfectly proportioned — a sweeping, gently curved body that rises to a softly flared rim, anchored by a layered pedestal base. Every inch of its shape speaks to the refined sensibility of the French Second Empire period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe central portrait medallion, framed in delicate fired gold gilt, depicts a young woman of effortless elegance — flaxen hair swept into a graceful updo, her gaze serene and composed. She is dressed in a luminous yellow off-shoulder gown, its neckline adorned with a soft mauve bow, and delicate gold earrings catch the light at her ears. In one hand she holds a single stem of blue forget-me-nots — a timeless symbol of remembrance and devotion. The rendering is intimate and luminous, with the creamy opaline glass ground lending a warm, almost candlelit glow to the composition. Gold gilt banding accents both the flared rim and the stepped pedestal base, completing the piece with quiet elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏛️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare Acquisition Opportunity: The Complete Matching Pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional vase is \u003cstrong\u003ePart II\u003c\/strong\u003e of an originally intended pair. Finding a single piece of this scale and quality is a collector's milestone — finding an intact complementary pair is exceedingly rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Matching Listing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The sister vase (\u003cstrong\u003ePart I\u003c\/strong\u003e) features a complementary portrait of a young girl in a white blouse and blue pinafore, designed to flank a mantelpiece, sideboard, or display cabinet perfectly.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePair Discount:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Purchase both pieces together and save 10% — discount is applied automatically at checkout. 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