Lot 74
  • 74

Vase en porphyre vert antique monté en bronze argenté et doré représentant un aigle, probablement France vers 1900

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • Vase en porphyre vert antique monté en bronze argenté et doré représentant un aigle, probablement France vers 1900
  • haut. 46 cm ; 18 1/4 in

Condition

In overall good condition. The eagle bill with some bumps. Very impressive piece.
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Catalogue Note

Ce vase s'inspire du célèbre aigle de Saint-Denis provenant du trésor des Rois de France en porphyre rouge aujourd'hui au musée du Louvre. Le porphyre vert est une pierre rare provenant du Péloponèse.