Lot 4
  • 4

A gilt-metal mounted Sèvres style balloon shaped vase late 19th century

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain and gilt metal
  • 142cm. high overall; 4ft. 8in.
painted by Eugène Poitevin, with reserves of classical female figures and putti, on a gilt heightened turquoise ground, raised on a gilt-metal stand after the Antique

Condition

In good order. This is possibly the base of a large lamp. Some mounts loose. One loop handle lacking to base. Mounts loose. Triform base probably lacking a mount between legs above ceramic under -tier. Generally good though.
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