A PAIR OF MONUMENTAL GILT BRONZE MOUNTED GLAZED PORCELAIN AND METAL COVERED VASES WITH TRANSFER PRINTED DECORATION, LATE 20TH CENTURY, each of cobalt blue glazed baluster form with transfer printed mythological scene and pastoral landscape surrounded by gilt interlaced border, gilt diaper pattern decoration, domed shaped lid with gilt scrolled decoration and gilt bronze artichoke finial, flanked by gilt bronze laurel swing handles on beaded backplate overlaid by elongated laurel wreath terminating in acanthus leaf, with spreading socle base with gilt bronze radiating acanthus leaves and gilt scroll decoration, raised on shaped gilt bronze plinth with incurved corners, marks: "S" within interlaced L's. Height: 37 1/2" Width: 14 1/2" Depth: 11 3/4"

In overall fair to good condition, with crazing of glaze, crazing of transfer printed panels, surface rubbing and wear. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."

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