Lot 33
  • 33

A pair of gilt-bronze mounted porphyry covered vases in Louis XVI style, 19th century

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description

  • porphyry, gilt-bronze
  • Haut. 49 cm, larg. 20 cm, prof. 20 cm; Height 19 1/3 in, width 7 3/4 in, depth 7 3/4 in
in ovoid shape, the handles with heads in foliages, the lid with seeds

Condition

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate despite being too bright. Good overall condition. There are chips under the rim of both porphyry vases. Beautiful quality of porphyry and nice ormolu elements design in Louis XVI style.
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