Details
Each of knopped ovoid form flanked by putti term handles, painted at its front with a courting couple in Classical costume, the reverse with birds perched in a bouquet, the scenes reserved within 'jeweled' beading evoking cabochon ruby and mabé pearls, the covers and quatrefoil bases with similar 'jeweled' enameling
151⁄4 in. (38.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, New York, 20 April 2009, lot 155.
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