A PAIR OF MONUMENTAL ORMOLU-MOUNTED SERPENTINITE URNS, MANNER OF MATTHEW BOULTON (BRITISH 1728-1809)
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A PAIR OF MONUMENTAL ORMOLU-MOUNTED SERPENTINITE URNS, MANNER OF MATTHEW BOULTON (BRITISH 1728-1809)
the bell-shaped serpentinite urns with George III-style gilt mounts in the manner of MATTHEW BOULTON (BRITISH 1728-1809), flanked by fairies supporting the rims, centered with suspending flower garlands above acanthus leaves, the covers with pinecone finials, on spreading circular feet, the plinths with lyres on each face above beaded and scrolling acanthus leaf borders, the bases with bas-reliefs featuring putti; overall height of each: 70 cm (27 1/2 in.)
CONDITION
The urns are in good condition, surface dust, visible cracks and repair to one of the vases.
N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
the bell-shaped serpentinite urns with George III-style gilt mounts in the manner of MATTHEW BOULTON (BRITISH 1728-1809), flanked by fairies supporting the rims, centered with suspending flower garlands above acanthus leaves, the covers with pinecone finials, on spreading circular feet, the plinths with lyres on each face above beaded and scrolling acanthus leaf borders, the bases with bas-reliefs featuring putti; overall height of each: 70 cm (27 1/2 in.)
CONDITION
The urns are in good condition, surface dust, visible cracks and repair to one of the vases.
N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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A PAIR OF MONUMENTAL ORMOLU-MOUNTED SERPENTINITE URNS, MANNER OF MATTHEW BOULTON (BRITISH 1728-1809)
Estimate $10,000 - $15,000
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