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19th Century Onyx and Ormolu-Mounted Orientalist Urn, Attributed Eugène Cornu
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A large and impressive French 19th century onyx and ormolu-mounted Orientalist style figural urn, Attributed to Eugène Cornu (French, d. 1875) and G. Viot & Cie. The single ovoid onyx urn surmounted with lion masks attached to handles, the top rim with a pierced ormolu apron, on four cabriolet feet, Paris, circa 1860-1870.
Cornu was known to supplied his Algerian Onyx from Le Compagnie des Marbres Onyx d’Algérie through G. Viot et Cie. to other sculptors such as Charles-Henri-Joseph Cordier (d. 1905), celebrated for his images of Orientalist figures and busts, as well as Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (d. 1887) among others.
Measures: Height 18 1/2 inches (47 cm)
Width 16 1/2 inches (41.9 cm)
Depth 14 inches (35.6 cm).
- Attributed to:Eugène Cornu (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
- Style:Revival (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1860-1870
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. A really beautiful and impressive urn or planter. Please view all images.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
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