A Louis XVI carved limewood urn

attributed to Aubert H.J. Parent (1753-1835)

In overall very good condition. The colour overall is less orange and more natural and attractive than in the catalogue photograph. Most attractive detail to carving. Both ring-pull handles have restored breaks with one which would benefit from some further attention as not so well restored and the glue is visible.
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Aubert-H-J. Parent (1753-1835), remembered as a virtuoso carver of neo-classical bas-reliefs with naturalistic rendering of outstanding skill and subtlety, was also an architect, and an antiquary who published Roman ruins he examined in Switzerland and near his native Valenciennes, and a designer who issued engravings for ironwork and clock cases.