Details
Comprising an enamel and black marble tazza, signed F. Barbedienne to foot, and with black painted numbers to underside '88376'; and a pair of enamel and copper cups with removable covers, signed F. Barbedienne, one foot stamped 'M'
The tazza: 734 in. (19.5 cm.) high, 1512 in. (39.5 cm.) wide, 834 in. (22.5 cm.) deep
The cups and covers: 614 in. (16 cm.) high, 834 in. (22.5 cm.) wide, 6 in. (15.25 cm.) deep
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Bonhams London, 5 December 2014, lot 161.
Brought to you by
Sale Enquires Collections: New YorkCollections: New York
A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.View condition report

Lot Essay

An example of the dual handled jardinière is illustrated in J.B. Waring, Masterpieces of Industrial Art and Sculpture at the International Exhibition, 1862, pl. 139 and reproduced in J. Meyer, Great Exhibitions: London-New York-Paris 1851-1900, London, 2006, p. 135.

Related Articles

Sorry, we are unable to display this content. Please check your connection.

More from
Collections: Including Property from Three Northeast Collectors, Glenn C. Randall, Dr Jeffrey Lant, and Peter Van Slyke
Place your bid Condition report

A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.

I confirm that I have read this Important Notice regarding Condition Reports and agree to its terms. View Condition Report