Lot 67
  • 67

A pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted figured green marble lidded urns 19th century

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description

  • Gilt-bronze, marble
  • urns 26.5cm. high; 10½in.
the ovoid bodies with cast foliate framed satyr mask handles, on leaf cast socles and beaded square feet, adapted as lamps

Condition

Nice quality and drilled and fitted for electricity. One with filler and over painting to body where there has been damage. There are small areas of filler and old marks and scratches throughout. Repairs to marble, Components are loose and would benefit from being secured. These will need to be re-wired by a professional electrican.
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