Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Mounted Marble Urns
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Description
A pair of French Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted marble covered urns, Napoleon III period, circa 1850. Each of ovoid baluster form, carved from richly figured Brèche Violette marble (fleur de pêcher) with characteristic violet, grey and cream veining, flanked by a pair of foliate-cast scrolling acanthus handles. The waisted neck fitted with a pierced gilt bronze gallery beneath a cast laurel rim, the domed marble cover surmounted by a finely chased artichoke-bud finial. Raised on an acanthus-cast gilt bronze socle over a shaped, stepped rouge marble plinth. The mounts crisply cast and well gilt; a superb pair with removable covers.
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More Information
Origin: France Period: 19th Century Materials: marble, bronze Condition: Good. Excellent antique condition Creation Date: Mid 19th Century Number of Pieces: 2-3 Styles / Movements: Louis XVI, Napoleon, Neoclassical Dealer Reference #: 2068 Incollect Reference #: 454778 -
Dimensions
W. 7 in; H. 13 in; D. 5 in; W. 17.78 cm; H. 33.02 cm; D. 12.7 cm;
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