Pair Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Lapis Lazuli Vases

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This truly magnificent pair of urns in the French Louis XV style are crafted from lapis lazuli stone and feature ormolu bronze mounts, including rocaille bases, handles with putti holding trident spears, and swags of fruit and bows.  Measures:  34 x 17.5 x 9.5 in.  Overall condition of each is very good.  Two tridents have been resoldered with gilt pigment added.  There is a screw missing from the rear of one cherub where there is some visible corrosion.  One small area on one rim has been resoldered and regilt.  There are signs of light oxidation throughout, consistent with age.

Item Details

Reference #:
ha-2211
Quantity
1
Category
Metals
SubCategory
Brass/Bronze
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
Early 20th Century
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
17.50 x 34.00 x 9.50
Weight
Unknown
Condition
Very Good
Material
stone, bronze