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Pair of French Malachite and Gilt Bronze Vases

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Pair of French Malachite and Gilt Bronze Vases
French, 20th Century
Height 63cm, width 40cm, depth 31cm

Each vase in this pair is made of gilt bronze mounted malachite, designed in the distinct Neoclassical Louis XVI style. The vases stand on square gilt bronze bases which attach to the feet of the vases with acanthus leaf gilt bronze mounts. From a gilt bronze band around the top of each vase’s stem spring twin scrolling handles, which rejoin each vase at its rim. This rim is encompassed by a gilt bronze mount that is capped by a malachite lid surmounted by a gilt bronze finial.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Malachite, ormolu (gilt-bronze).
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16665
Incollect Reference #:	454209

Dimensions

W.	15.75 in;	H.	24.8 in;	D.	12.2 in;
W.	40 cm;	H.	63 cm;	D.	31 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.