The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 2
Fri, Sep 30, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 509
Fine Large Pair Regency or Style Bronze "Rhyton" Vases
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
British, 19th century, after a design by Giovanni Piranesi (1720-1788), in the form of a rhyton drinking cup with ram's head, patinated rectangular bronze bases mounted with fine gilt bronze lyres and winged lions, domed lids with pinecone finials, 15-1/2 x 9-1/2 x 5-1/4 in.
Note: Illustrated in Vasi, Candelabri, Cippi, Sacofagi by Giovanni Piranesi, published 1778.
Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut
Condition
rubbing to patination and gilt, mild scratching, areas of discoloration, top slightly out of round, embedded dust, barcode labels to interior lids
