Why Were These Porcelains More Valuable Than Gold?

Why were some porcelain pieces once considered more valuable than gold?

In this documentary, you’ll discover the history of Sèvres porcelain and learn how these extraordinary pieces became symbols of wealth, power, and prestige in Europe.

Created by highly skilled artists and craftsmen, Sèvres porcelain combined closely guarded techniques, intricate hand-painted decoration, delicate sculptural details, and lavish amounts of gold. Many pieces were made for the French court, the Palace of Versailles, and some of the most powerful families of their time.

The video explores vases, decorative objects, and elaborate sets commissioned by kings, nobles, and prominent collectors. It also reveals the painstaking work required to produce, restore, and preserve pieces that are now held in important royal collections and museums.

Discover why Sèvres porcelain became one of the most luxurious and coveted forms of decorative art in the world.

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