Paire de vases en bronze patiné et doré de la fin du XIXe siècle, d'après un modèle de Gouthière

en forme d'aiguières, l'une surmontée d'un satyre retenant les cornes d'un bouc d'où s'échappent des pampres de vigne, l'autre d'un triton retenant un dauphin d'où s'échappent des algues

The illustration is accurate. Good overall condition despite the inevitable scratches and marks throughout. The gilding of the bronze is slightly tarnished as expected. On the "grape vine" one, the patina of the bronze has been slightly discolored, probably while trying to clean up the gilding. Very decorative.
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