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Lot 244
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A pair of gilt-bronze-mounted malachite veneered vases and covers

Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • gilt-bronze-mounted malachite veneered
  • each 75cm. high; 2ft. 5½in.
in Louis XV style, each with a domed cover with foliate finial above a rocaille cast pierced neck above a baluster body on a pierced foliate, rocaille and scallopshell cast base

Condition

In overall very good condition. Colour of gilding less greenish more golden and attractive than in the catalogue photograph. Good large size.
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