Eugène Cornu d. 1875 A pair of large Napoléon III gilt-bronze mounted Sarrancolin Ilnet marble urns on Campan Rubané marble pedestals Paris, circa 1870

the oak-leaf moulded rim above an egg-and-dart bronze collar, the fluted urn body flanked by bearded male mask handles.  Each stamped E. CORNU B^{VD DES ITALIENS, 24.} to one handle.

Overall good condition; the gilding is flaking and with numerous losses and wear, especially to egg-and-dart moulding to underside of rim; losses to gilding around the bronze rim of base and to moulded collar above the foot; some areas of oxidation to bronze with dirt and wear; the marbles stable sand with chips and losses to the edges; the pedestals with infilled repairs to chips especially to some corners; overall with old scratches and nicks.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

For a Footnote on Eugéne Cornu, please see lot 203 in the present sale