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THBA PAIR OF BRONZE VASES IN A NEOCLASSICAL OR ART NOUVEAU STYLE, FARNCE, 19 C.
Lot 82
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By Helios Auctions
Aug 17, 2025
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2025-08-17 11:00:00
2025-08-17 11:00:00
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- Lot Description
A pair of elaborate bronze vases in a neoclassical or Art Nouveau style. The vases are made of gilt bronze (ormolu) with applied silvered bronze (or patinated bronze) decorative elements. The gilt body has a warm golden tone, while the applied figures and floral decorations are in a contrasting darker patina. Each vase is amphora-shaped, with a narrow neck that flares at the mouth. The handles are rectangular and adorned with climbing rose vines. Applied to the front of each vase is a detailed putto (cherub-like figure) in high relief, grasping the vines or handles, giving a dynamic, three-dimensional appearance. The vases sit on square bases of red marble with bronze mounts. The combination of gilt and silvered/patinated bronze with floral motifs and putti suggests a strong Art Nouveau influence, though there are also echoes of late 19th-century neoclassical decorative taste. The roses and sinuous lines are typical of Art Nouveau organic forms, while the putti reflect classical or Rococo revival themes. France, late 19th century. These French, as such mixed-metal decorative vases, were popular among Parisian makers like Barbedienne, Susse Frères, and others. Italian or Austrian ateliers also produced similar pieces.H: 20 1/2 in., (52.1 cm.)The gilt bronze bodies show some tarnishing, spotting, and uneven patina, typical for their age. There are minor surface scratches and areas where the gilding may have dulled or darkened. The darker patinated bronze elements (putti and vines) show some rubbing on high points, particularly on the limbs and faces, but no major loss of detail. Base and mounts: The red marble bases look stable and free of major chips or cracks. The bronze mounts connecting the vases to the bases appear tight and undisturbed.
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