A PAIR OF LATE LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED WHITE MARBLE VASES
LATE 18TH CENTURY
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Price Realised GBP 4,375
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GBP 4,000 - GBP 6,000
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A PAIR OF LATE LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED WHITE MARBLE VASES
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In good overall condition. There are the inevitable minor nicks, marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Some typical minor tarnish and minor areas of verdigris to the square ormolu bases. The handles probably regilt. There is a small loss to the tip of one of the leaves of the foliate clasp above the socle of one vase. Some very minor casting flaws, in the making. Small hairline cracks to the white marble base of of one of the vases. Highly decorative, structurally stable and ready to place.
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Lot 55Sale 19799
LATE 18TH CENTURYA PAIR OF LATE LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED WHITE MARBLE VASESEstimate: GBP 4,000 - 6,000
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