Lot 303
  • 303

Paire d'aiguières en bronze doré et bronze patiné d'époque Empire

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • bronze
  • Haut. 43 cm, larg. 19 cm, prof. 16 cm
  • Height 17 in; width 7 1/2 in; depth 6 1/3 in
l'anse en forme de bélier, terminée par un masque surmontant une palmette, le col ceint d'une guirlande de feuilles de chêne, la panse ornée d'Amours guidant des chevaux marins, le piédouche terminé par un contre-socle ; reposant sur une base en bronze patiné à l'imitation du marbre

Condition

Illustration is quite accurate. Gilding and patina with few inevitable stains and marks. The handles with some loose. The small palm under the mask has been replaced on each ewer. Attractive model in good overall condition.
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