A pair of gilt-bronze mounted onyx covered urns, Louis XVI, circa 1780

of ovoid shape with garlands of grapes and foliage and female masks to the sides; (the chains missing)

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate but the gilt-bronze elements are less orange in reality. As stated in the catalogue the upper chains on the pierced necks are missing. Vase 1 (left hand side vase on the illustration of the catalogue): as visible on the illustration there is one original circular filling with the same stone (approx. 5,5 x 4 cm.). There are natural minor cracks. Vase 2 (right hand side vase on the illustration of the catalogue): there is one original circular filling with the same stone (approx. 5 x 3 cm.). Both filling were made initially. Beautiful stone and nice quality of chasing. Elegant pair of vases in good overall condition.
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