Italian 19th Century Alabaster, Porphyry and Marble Centerpiece

A delightful and most decorative Italian 19th century Grand Tour Period Neo-Greek st. patinated Bronze, Ormolu and Marble centerpiece tazza. This elegant tazza is raised by four lion...

An important and most impressive French 19th century Belle Époque Period black Belgian marble, ormolu and cloisonné signed centerpiece. The striking and large scale centerpiece is raised by four pierced ormolu scrolled feet each decorated with a warm blue and a black enamel fillet below the circular black Belgian marble base. The base is decorated with a highly detailed cloisonné band with foliate patterns. With cabochons at each side that are centered by two charming ormolu cherubs, each sitting with their legs crossed and reading a book. The black Belgian marble bowl is decorated with a sensational wide cloisonné band with impressive detail and rich vivid colors, with foliate patterns and ormolu fillets on a warm blue background. At each side is a richly chased handsome handle in the shape of a dog's head. The mottled inside of the bowl has a smooth finish. Signed Prosper Roussel...

Beautiful and rare antique Italian alabaster tazza compote. Features carved grape leaves around the bowl and dolphin pedestal. Decorate a dining table or a console with this elegant...

This centerpiece, or surtout de table, was made in the Tuscany, Italy, in neoclassical era at the beginning of the nineteenth century. The top, under glass, has a fine painting on p...