PAIR OF GILT-BRONZE CHIMNEY VASES EMPIRE.
Paris. Early 19th century.

Bronze gilt. Square pedestal decorated with mascarons. Thereon crater with pierced lid and flame
finial. The lid usable as a candlestick when upended. Height 40cm. Condition A/B.

Provenance:
Private collection Berlin

Literature:
Hans Ottomeyer and Peter Pr鰏chel: Vergoldete Bronzen; vol.1; Munich 1986. For the type
cf. ill. 3.15.4.Art trade; Van Ham.