Neo Rococo Porcelain Vase from Anatoly Demidov's private library

Neo Rococo Porcelain Vase from Anatoly Demidov's private library

This 19th-century French porcelain vase, once part of the prestigious Demidov family collection, embodies the elegance and opulence of the Neo Rococo style. Originally displayed in Anatoly Demidov’s private library in St. Petersburg, it survived the upheavals of the Russian Revolution and was later acquired by renowned French collector Paul Durand-Ruel. Its journey through time and ownership reflects both artistic excellence and historical resilience.

The vase’s provenance is supported by original documentation and correspondence, affirming its place within a lineage of distinguished collectors. Its rotating base allows full appreciation of its craftsmanship, and despite minor signs of age, it remains in excellent condition.

For collectors, this piece offers more than aesthetic value—it is a fragment of aristocratic history, a bridge between past and present. Owning it means embracing a legacy of refinement, exile, and cultural preservation.

Doktor Lazarus Archaeologist, Historian, Collector, Independent Curator