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French Empire Centerpiece Perfume Burner in Gilt Bronze and Marble

About the Item

Ormolu perfume burner or potpourri holder that serves as a striking table centerpiece. The openwork lid is adorned with palmettes, foliage, small flowers, and stars. Two winged Hermes playing trumpets sit on the perfume dish and form the handles. They sit on a rim decorated with alternating masks and griffins. The gadrooned underside of the bowl meets a polished stem that ends in a ring of spiraling beadwork at the foot. This foot rests on a rectangular base decorated with a relief of four figures in a landscape. The base is supported by four massive claw feet embellished with foliage, and the entire set rests on a black marble plinth. circa 1810 Dimensions: W: 17,3 in – D: 11,8in – H: 19,3in. Dimensions: L: 44cm, P: 30cm, H: 49cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.3 in (49 cm)Width: 17.33 in (44 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 44491stDibs: LU2065316397232

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