A PAIR OF ART NOUVEAU GILT BRONZE MOUNTED BLUE-GLAZED PORCELAIN VASES Paris, circa 1900

Overall in excellent condition. The gilt bronze with surface scratches, rubbing and scattered oxidation points consistent with age and use. Surface dirt particularly to crevices, with resulting darkening is consistent with age and reversible. The porcelain is also in very good condition with a few light surface scratches. One vase with a shallow surface abrasion approximately one inch in diameter just beneath the shoulder.
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