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Pr French Chinoiserie Silvered & Dore Bronze Mounted Honey Alabaster Vases/Lamps

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A Marvelous Pair of 19th Century Antique French Chinoiserie Silvered and Dore Bronze Mounted Honey Alabaster Vases Turned to Lamps, in the style of Edouard Lievre. Each is beautifully hand-carved from natural honey alabaster stone. The top mounts are made of cast bronze which has been silvered and gilt beautifully with open-work Islamic and chinoiserie motifs. The handles are also gilt and silvered bronze with an Alhambra/Chinoiserie design. The bases are cast hand-chased and hand-chiseled dore and silvered bronze in the form of majestic foo dogs; they are seen holding up a flower and vine round base. The vases were later turned to lamps as honey alabaster is a perfect material to shine light through and create a warm-glow in any room. France, Circa: 19th Century.
  • Similar to:
    Edouard Lievre (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinoiserie (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU919528551872

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