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French 19th Century Louis XV St. Brèche Violette Marble and Ormolu Urn

$22,500
£16,965.10
€19,549.91
CA$31,213.58
A$34,974.65
CHF 18,205.64
MX$427,861.07
NOK 231,086.88
SEK 218,258.79
DKK 145,944.10
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About the Item

An exceptional French 19th century Louis XV st. Brèche Violette marble and ormolu urn. The impressive urn/trophy is raised by a square ormolu base with concave corners and decorative recessed hammered designs. The socle shaped pedestal support displays a fine wrap around fluted foliate ormolu band and superb seashell like foliate ormolu movements with stunning scrolled handles leading up each side in a rich satin and burnished finish. The beautifully shaped Brèche Violette marble body displays a curved neck with a fine wrap around foliate band below the removable lid with a unique and extremely decorative pomegranate and floral finial.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 127501stDibs: LU949930579312

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