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Pair of Empire-style marble and ormolu vases by Raingo

Creator: Raingo Frères
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Pair of Empire-style marble and ormolu vases by Raingo
French, Late 19th Century
Height 37cm, width 22cm, depth 18cm

This superb pair of vases combines stunning veined grey marble with shining gilt-bronze mounts, which are designed by Raingo Frères. Established in 1823 by four brothers, the renowned furnishing company are famed for their clocks, bronzes, and other pieces.

Of an ovoid form, the tapered marble bodies are cast from a highly unusual grey marble, which is richly veined. The vases are mounted with several ormolu elements: both vessels sit atop circular tiered bases engraved with foliate and geometric decoration. They are surmounted by gilt-bronze lids decorated with similar motifs and capped with a pine cone finial. On each side is an applied lion mask holding a ring drop handle in its mouth, and the lions and handles are surrounded by a foliate half-cartouche.

The bases are signed ‘RAINGO’.

With the mounts designed in the elegant Empire style, this stunning pair would be a fine addition to any modern interior.

Artist/Maker: Raingo Frères

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Marble, Ormolu.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Empire
Dealer Reference #:	17347
Incollect Reference #:	717058

Dimensions

W.	8.66 in;	H.	14.57 in;	D.	7.09 in;
W.	22 cm;	H.	37 cm;	D.	18 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.