Lot 153
  • 153

A pair of Empire ormolu urns circa 1805-10

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • height 14 in.; width 6 in.
  • 35.5 cm; 15 cm
each campana-shaped vase decorated with winged figures and flower-filled vases, fitted with leaf-cast handles, the lower part cast with acanthus leaves, raised on a circular socle and a rectangular plinth base incorporating a flower-filled tall vessel flanked by butterflies and swans.  The base pierced for wiring.