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Description:
Pair of Gilt-bronze-mounted Potpourri Urns, France, early 19th century, the pierced bell-form tops with pineapple finials, supported by three cast goat heads joined by foliate, beaded, and reeded rims, shaped legs and cast hairy hoof feet on a triangular pedestal with concave sides, further cast pineapples and waterleaves, ht. 17 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
Overall very good condition. Each lid with a couple tiny chips near reticulated detail. Age-typical wear to the gilding on the bronze, particularly around the goats heads.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
FranceStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.