Lot 456
  • 456

Charles Georges Ferville-Suan French, active late 19th century A gilt and patinated bronze vase late 19th Century

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Charles Georges Ferville-Suan
  • A gilt and patinated bronze table vase
  • Inscribed Salon des Beaux Arts
  • bronze, gilt and patina
  • Vase only: height 19 ½ in.
  • 49.5 cm
signed Ferville Suan and engraved Salon des Bx Arts
now mounted as lamp

Condition

Overall in good original condition with the usual wear to the patina in places especially to high reliefs of the composition and such consistent with handling, touching, and cleaning. Light scratches consistent with age. Pearl banding around the base is loose.
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