A pair of polychrome and gilt painted Krater vases, probably Vienna Empire, circa 1820-1830

with landscape, fruit and floral decoration, the handles modelled with satyr masks, restorations

Both vases with some wear to the gilding, some parts regilt, minor losses to the polychrome. One vase with both handles restored and regilt, the foot restored and overpainted. There is some craquelé to the lower body of the vase, visible at the inside and outside, due to use. The other vase with some fine craquelé within the glaze, both handles restored and gigilt. The foot and base restored and overpainted.
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