A pair of gilt and patinated bronze urns and covers In Empire style

each campana-shaped body applied with a frieze of scantly dressed dancing maenads, the handles modelled as bearded masks, the domed reticulated cover surmounted by pinecone finial, on high square socle applied with central mask and lyre to the sides

In overall good condition with the inevitable minor dents, marks and scratches. Minor wear to the patination. Gilding refreshed. Minor warping to the lyre strings.
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