07-12-200807-12-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2417Boston
July 12, 2008 10:00 AMCalender
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Pair of Handpainted French Porcelain Moorish Vase Lampbases

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$5,925$5,000
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2417Location: BostonDate / Time: July 12, 2008 10:00AM

Description:

Pair of Handpainted French Porcelain Moorish Vase Lampbases, late 19th century, moon flask form, one decorated with a seated man taking tea, the other a lady seated beside a hookah pipe, signed L. Fournier, within faux cloisonne enameled borders, both with Constantinople scenes recto, ht. 9, on flaring painted wood bases, mounted as lamps, full ht. 12 7/8 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Obviously drilled through base of porcelain; no chips, cracks or restored areas visible; very minor wear to gilding to sides; paint quality very good.

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