Pair of covered baluster vases in patinated bronze with gilded ornaments, such as a pomegranate fretel, a ring with palmettes on the neck, winged children playing the aulos and knurled ring on the shoulder, Love holding crown and torch applied on the body, and knurled circular pedestal. Pedestals in sea green marble with friezes of leaves, acorns and oak leaves in alternation, and allegories applied in gilt bronze. Removable lids. Beginning of the 19th century. H. : 52,5 cm. Wear, some scratches and stains to the gilding and patinas; one later aulos, one damaged, formerly welded and the bell of another missing. Possible modifications and restorations to the pedestals, flush cracks to the marbles, old fillings, chips.
Estimate
€1,500 - €2,000
Result
€4,600
Buyer's premium
24%
Pair of covered baluster vases in patinated bronze with gilded ornaments, such as a pomegranate fretel, a ring with palmettes on the neck, winged children playing the aulos and knurled ring on the shoulder, Love holding crown and torch applied on the body, and knurled circular pedestal.
Pedestals in sea green marble with friezes of leaves, acorns and oak leaves in alternation, and allegories applied in gilt bronze.
Removable lids.
Beginning of the 19th century.
H. : 52,5 cm.
Wear, some scratches and stains to the gilding and patinas; one later aulos, one damaged, formerly welded and the bell of another missing. Possible modifications and restorations to the pedestals, flush cracks to the marbles, old fillings, chips.
Sale
Friday 15 April 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 6 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris