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

$16,300per set
£12,317.37per set
€14,223.54per set
CA$22,776.79per set
A$25,272.77per set
CHF 13,238.42per set
MX$309,911.97per set
NOK 168,388.13per set
SEK 158,951.21per set
DKK 106,073.88per set
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About the Item

A stunning and very high-quality pair of French 19th century neoclassical St. Porphyry and ormolu lidded urns. Each very uniquely shaped and most decorative urn is raised by fine ball feet below the circular supports decorated with elegant wrap-around beaded ormolu bands. The socle-shaped pedestals display superb and most unusual double mottled designs while the bodies above display beautiful bold full shapes with lightly curved rims. Above are the striking pierced ormolu finials with exceptional scrolled foliate designs. All original gilt throughout.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 115121stDibs: LU949924763282

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