A LARGE CHOISY-LE-ROI (FRENCH) PORCELAIN VASE,Circa 1880. An "over the top" piece of late 19th century porcelain. Oval, on four feet; the gilt ground with polychrome decorative borders on feet, body and top flange of vase. One side with hand-painted portrait of a lady, signed E. Poitevin; the reverse depicting a still-life with artist palette, portrait and ewer - 14 1/2 in. high. Estimate $2,000-3,000