Lot 189

Pair of Grand Tour Bronze Urns and Jules Meliodon Louchet Vase

Estimate: $200 - $400

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19th century, each with two handles and raised decoration featuring mythological motifs and centaurs, 5-5/8 x 7 x 4-1/4 in.; (French, 1867-1938), circa 1896, in figural and foliate decoration, signed and dated "Meliodon/1896" near base, stamped "Louchet" on base, 4-3/8 x 3-5/8 in.

Provenance: (Louchet) Estate of Paul W. Cooley, The Moyer Gallery, Hartford, Connecticut; The Collection of Clare and Jared Edwards, West Hartford, Connecticut

Condition

surface dust/accretion, rubbing to high relief areas; urns possibly lacking bases; one urn foot and interior liner loose

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(Louchet) Estate of Paul W. Cooley, The Moyer Gallery, Hartford, Connecticut; The Collection of Clare and Jared Edwards, West Hartford, Connecticut