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Two antique Neoclassical style gilt bronze tripod stands

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Two antique Neoclassical style gilt bronze tripod stands
French, late 19th Century
Height 111cm, width 38cm, depth 38cm

These large, gilt bronze tripod stands have been designed in a majestic French Neoclassical style.

Both stands serve to support bowls, raising them high off the ground. The bowls are held in place by gilt bronze friezes, ornamented with entwined leafy vines. The bowl mouths project above this level, and are decorated with entrelacs.

The foliate friezes are mounted, at three points, with large goat heads. These goats are powerfully portrayed, with tall spiralled horns, frowning facial expressions, and long wavy beards.

In each stand, three legs extend down from the goats鈥 heads to the ground. These are decorated with fruiting vine patterns and leafy forms, and are secured by a connecting band, before terminating in furry shins and goat hooves. Circular motifs, with ball tips, decorate the space between the feet. Both items are set on stepped triform bases.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Ormolu.
Styles / Movements:	Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	14149
Incollect Reference #:	447551

Dimensions

W.	14.96 in;	H.	43.7 in;	D.	14.96 in;
W.	38 cm;	H.	111 cm;	D.	38 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.