Lot 416
  • 416

A pair of gilt-bronze mounted porcelain ewers in Louis XVI style, 19th century

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description

  • with faceted glass, the handle with a putto on a white marble base; (cracks to one ewer)
  • gilt bronze, glass
  • Haut. 40 cm. ; Height 15 3/4 in.

Literature

Literature:
F. J. B. Watson, "The Paris collections of Madame B.", in The Connoisseur. An illustrated magazine for Collectors, London, vol. 155, January-April 1964, p. 80, fig. 15 (ill.)

Condition

The illustration is accurate. The gilding is slightly rubbed and tarnished. The marble base would benefit from a gentle cleaning. Vase 1: One foliate element needs to be refixed. There is a restored break (approx 5x5 cm) to external blue glass layer.  Vase 2 : The top and the foliate handle need to be refixed to the base.
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