Franco-Chinese Gilt-Bronze-Mounted Rose Mandarin Vase

first quarter 20th century, with a scrolling Louis XV-style bronze base and grape-molded handles, holding a bronze bouquet of carefully molded lilies, the vase decorated with Mandarin scenes and flowers.
h. 37", dia. 7-3/4"

Provenance: Estate of Nancy Nye Harrell, Houston, Texas.

Dramatic lot in generally very good condition. There is a small firing anomaly/surface loss at one side of the reserve depicting the interior scene (approx. 1/4 " x 1/4"). One blue porcelain handle with old professional restoration. The brightly gilded bronze and brass surfaces exhibit scattered oxidation. The uppermost lily stem now incorporating a later gilded lamp rod with threaded top (this lily somewhat darkened). The lily stems are inserted into a removable "font" fitting into a brass sleeve (both of these elements incorporate rods for electrification).