Lot 153
  • 153

A pair of gilt-bronze mounted red marble cups, French Restauration, circa 1820

Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • red marble, gilt bronze
  • Haut. 29,5 cm., larg. 15,5 cm. ; Height 11 2/3  in., width. 15 in.
an ovoid shape with eagles on the neck

Condition

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate despite being too orange. Good overall condition. The gilding is slightly rubbed and tarnished. The red marble is in good condition, with some white and yellow veins, there are some minute chips to both bases. There is one restoration to one corner of theĀ  base and two restorations to the other base.
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