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A Pair Of Gilt-Bronze Mounted Specimen Porphyritic Granite Vase

Offered by: Carlton Hobbs, LLC

Description
A Pair Of Gilt-Bronze Mounted Specimen Porphyritic Granite Vases In The Directoire Taste

Possibly Russian.

The socle of-gilt bronze resting on a square shallow plinth. The vases resting on verde antico pedestals with gilt foliate border above a stepped base; these bases may not be original, but they are of the same period and have been used together with the vases since at least 1870.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Each vase with ovoid porphyritic granite body mounted with angular "handles" emerging from a molded rim.
Creation Date:	Early 19th century.
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Other, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	11118a
Incollect Reference #:	373128

Dimensions

W.	6 in;	H.	23 in;
W.	15.24 cm;	H.	58.42 cm;

Message from Seller:

Carlton Hobbs specializes in the acquisition, conservation, and research of 17th, 18th and 19th century British and Continental furniture and works of art, with a focus on pieces of exceptional merit, including specially commissioned items with royal or aristocratic provenance and pieces designed by architects.