Lot 328
  • 328

A pair of polychrome and gilt-painted vases 'au goût oriental', probably Paris circa 1850

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • incised 13
  • vases 44.5cm. high.
each ovoid body with cartouche depicting a gallant oriental scene reserved against a dark blue ground, the reverse with flower bouquet, on later matching carved giltwood pedestals

Condition

In overall good condition with some minor wear to the gilding. Minor light surface scratching to the painting. The pedestals with minor losses to the carvings, gilding refreshed, wear to the red velvet covering.
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