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Lot 900

Pair of Louis XVI Style Figural Bronze Ewers

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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French, 19th century, patinated and gilt bronze, of ewer form with high arching handle in the form of a putto supporting a stork, another putto holding either end of two garland swags comprising of lotus foliage, leafy oak branches, grape clusters, and stalks of wheat, with nestled rabbit, partridges, and crawfish amongst the foliage, supported on a square stepped plinth, 22 x 9 in.

Provenance: Private Huntsville, Alabama Collection

Condition

loose upright putti and stork mounts (one stork detached but present, break to rod), ewer forms slightly loose, minor verdigris and surface wear, small edge flakes to bases

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