An imposing pair of Sèvres style gilt bronze mounted covered urns . late 19th century
Click here to see more images.
Property from the Warner Bros. Studios Collection
An imposing pair of Sèvres style gilt bronze mounted covered urns
late 19th century
Each of ovoid outline, flanked by foliate scroll handles centered by seated putti playing musical instruments, on circular laurel wrapped foot and plinth base with canted corners, one centered by The Triumph of Neptune, depicting Amphitrite and Neptune riding a chariot on the waves with mermen and putti in attendance, the other decorated with three classical figures riding a chariot led by lions with putti, fauns and nymphs, each signed A. NICOLAS, both with panels of landscape ruins to the reverse.
height 48 1/4in (122.5cm)
Sold for US$ 56,250 inc. premium

Category: Furniture / European Furniture and Works of Art


Auction terms and conditions

Contacts

Tim McNab Bonhams
Work
7601 W. Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, 90046
United States
Work +1 323 436 5409
FaxFax: +1 323 850 5843
Auction Administration - European Furniture and Works of Art