A Fine pair Of Charles X period Ormolu and patinated bronze two
handled urns. This pair although very Empire and Neoclassical fall under the reign of the Charles the X period which followed directly after the Empire period. Paris, circa: 1815-1825.
This pair date about 1820. Measuring: 11" high.
The Two handled urns are of the finest bronze casting from the lost
wax method. Hand chased and then
mercury gilded with Imperial amounts of gold. This pair is in original superb
Museum quality condition. Each have a
previous piercing for electricity bottom base reverse, but is now filled
in and is no longer visible.
These are on par
with any example found in any Museum or
Important Institution housing French Empire decorative arts.
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