Lot Essay
The present vase is based on the celebrated model developed by the marchand Jean Dulac in the 1770s. Usually incorporating the amusing device of pop-up candlearms, the 18th century 'vases Dulac' were popular among the sophisticated collectors of the day, with examples acquired by Madame du Barry, Horace Walpole and Prince Baryatinski for Grand Duke Paul's apartments at Pavlovsk.