Set of Three Caryatid Planters Attributed to G. Servant, France, Circa 1880
By Georges Emile Henri Servant
Located in PARIS, FR
Measures : Tallest caryatid : Height 225 cm (88.6 in.) ; width 65 cm (25.6 in.) ; depth : 40 cm (15,7 in.)
Two smaller caryatids : Height 183 cm (72 in.) ; width 55 cm (21.6 in.) ; depth : 21 cm (8,3 in.)
An outstanding set of three monumental black marble and bronze caryatid planters in the Greek style attributed to G. Servant. All three are caryatid terms on pedestal: the tallest one is shaped as a Grecian woman with her antique drapery and gilt bronze ornaments, such as belt, necklace, headband and garlands, surmounted by an Ionic capital supporting a large planter adorned with foliage pattern and a vase in patinated and gilt bronze. Two smaller planters complete the set, using the same ornamental patterns: the Grecian head...
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French Greek Revival Antique 1880s Vases and Vessels