Classic Design

A pair of Louis XVI gilt-bronze mounted porcelain pot-pourri vases, circa 1785

Lot Closed

September 23, 01:57 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 EUR

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Description

ovoid shaped, on a ova bordered foot on a square base, with a openwork gallery, with foliages, with double two scrolling handles, with an ajouré cover and a bud finial

(2)

Haut. 19.7 cm ; Height 7 3/4 in

For a similar pair of pot-pourris with the same turquoise bodies, see A love affair with France: The Elizabeth Stafford collection, Christie's New York, 1 November 2018, lot 1099.

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