Lot 352
  • 352

A pair of Louis XVI ormolu-mounted rouge royal marble tazze circa 1785

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • marble, bronze
  • height 12 in.
  • 30.5 cm

Condition

Originally possibly casolettes. Minor chips to marble, one with small restored break to rim of urn. Ormolu with some rubbing, oxidaiton and surface dirt. One with central ring of tripod stand detached. Some ormolu parts now loose or bent. Lacking chains connecting masks. In good condition.
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