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A Massive Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Malachite Urns, C.1950

$78,500per set
£59,319.86per set
€68,499.89per set
CA$109,691.90per set
A$121,712.41per set
CHF 63,755.58per set
MX$1,492,520.81per set
NOK 810,948.96per set
SEK 765,501.23per set
DKK 510,846.60per set
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A Massive Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Malachite Urns, C.1950. Each with Berainesque gilt bronze tracery cast everted rim above a vessel mounted with oval plaques within acorn and oak leaf frames, the first depicting two partially clad classical women engaged in conversation with putti at their feet, the second depicting two Muses beneath a palm tree and a pyramid in the background, one Muse holding a relief plaque of Louis XIV; handles cast with bearded masks wearing laurel wreaths and joined to the plaques by oak and acorn swags; the shaped socle with cabochon and volute scrolls raised on a stepped square plinth with canted corners.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Empire (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid 20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU986220296462

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