Lot 350
  • 350

A fine pair of French enamelled 'Persian-style' glass two-handled bottle flasks Philippe Joseph Brocard, Paris, dated 1872

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • inscribed 'Brocard Paris 1872' in red above the foot
  • 31.5cm., 12 3/8 in.
signed, each flattened ovoid form painted overall with elaborate panels of stylised foliage, flowers and scroll, heightened in gilding, all within formal gilt borders, the narrow neck with everted gilt-edged rim, two applied loop handles to the shoulder and a conical foot

Condition

Good condition with minor wear to gilding.
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