Live Auction 1562CHÂTEAU - A Distinguished American Collection of Important 19th Century Furniture & Works of Art
In the Louis XVI Style, circa 1870
Lot 36

In the Louis XVI Style, circa 1870

A PAIR OF FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED PORPHYRY URNS, MOUNTED AS LAMPS

Closed28 October 2014

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GBP 22,500

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In the Louis XVI Style, circa 1870
A PAIR OF FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED PORPHYRY URNS, MOUNTED AS LAMPS
Each flanked by bacchante female term handles and mounted with stiff leaves, the rectangular bases mounted with ram's heads suspending garlands of fruiting grape vines, fitted for electricity
19 ½ in. (44.5 cm.) high, excluding fitment;
29 ½ in. (75 cm.) high, overall
(2)

H.M. Luther Antiques, New York.
Anonymous sale; Bonhams, New York, 24-25 April 2013, lot 1273 ($22,500).