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Massive Pair of Fine Antique French Ormolu-Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Vases

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A massive pair of fine antique French ormolu-mounted Sèvres style porcelain covered vases. Each of baluster form, the cover with foliate finial and laurel band, the body finely painted to one side with Europa and the bull and the other painted with mercury over the infant Bacchus with the Nymphs of Nysa. The back is further enhanced in two tone matte and burnished 24-karat gold with the Royal coat of arms for Louis Philippe of France below a Royal crown. Each vase flanked by a pair of ormolu floral handles on a circular base with doré bronze wreaths of flowers. France, circa 1850 and in excellent condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41 in (104.14 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis Philippe (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: 1502259195250

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