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Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Porphyry Lidded Urns

$19,800per set
£14,980.06per set
€17,289.31per set
CA$27,655.09per set
A$30,747.18per set
CHF 16,094.29per set
MX$377,103.95per set
NOK 204,921.06per set
SEK 193,469.76per set
DKK 129,018.51per set
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About the Item

A stunning and very high quality true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Porphyry lidded urns. Each urn is raised by a fine circular base with a finely detailed wrap around Coeur de Rai ormolu band. Three elegantly curved supports lead upwards with handsome paw feet and lovely acanthus leaves centering a fine rosette and striking most decorative spiraled snake and leading to charming richly chased open arm cherubs seemingly holding the Porphyry bodies. The bodies display beautiful curved and mottled designs with the removable lid displaying a charming top finial.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (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: 119871stDibs: LU949928111092

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