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A pair of Italian carved alabaster 'Medici' and 'Borghese' vases, 19th century, after the antique

Auction Closed

December 2, 01:01 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

the 'Borghese' vase with handles flanking a frieze of gadroons, the 'Medici' vase with a foliate frieze, now each fitted with one lightbulb to the interior


49.5cm high, 36.5cm wide; 19 1/2in., 14 4/8in.

48.5cm high, 36.5cm wide; 19 1/8in., 14 4/8in.

Acquired from Pairs Antiques Limited, London, September 1997.