Lot 54
  • 54

A Pair of Massive French Silver Louis XVI Style Urns on Marble Plinths, circa 1900

Estimate
60,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description

  • silver, marble
  • diameter 16 1/2 in., height overall 18 1/4 in.
  • 41.9cm, 46.3
the ovoid bodies with bold beaded rims, each applied at sides with four leaf-capped scroll brackets linked by swags of berried laurel and terminating in fully mounted dolphin heads supported on sprays of berried laurel, white-veined red marble bases

Condition

good condition, very heavy weight and imposing appearance
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