Lot 258
  • 258

Paire de vases pots-pourris en bronze patiné et doré d'époque Empire, attribués à Pierre-Philippe Thomire, vers 1810

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • giltbronze
  • Haut. 46 cm, larg. 15 cm
  • Height 18 in; width 6 in
les vases de forme Campana ornés d'une frise de bacchantes dansant, les anses ornées de têtes du dieu Pan, sommés de couvercles ajourés munis d'une prise et terminés par une base décorée d'une coupe de vin ceinte dans une couronne de feuilles de laurier 

Condition

The illustration is accurate. Good overall condition despite the inevitable scratches and marks throughout. The patina is slightly rubbed on some exposed areas.
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