Each of baluster form with a loose domed cover, decorated with military battle scenes from the Napoleonic Wars, one example with a military date of 1797 and depicting scenes from the Battle of Rivoli and the conquer of Mantua, the other with a military date of 1805 and depicting the Battle of Austerlitz, each with a cobalt ground, body artist-signed Desprez and Sèvres, each underside of cover signed M. Imp le de Sèvres.
Height 38 3/4 inches.
Sold for $13,860
Estimated at $2,000 - $4,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Each of baluster form with a loose domed cover, decorated with military battle scenes from the Napoleonic Wars, one example with a military date of 1797 and depicting scenes from the Battle of Rivoli and the conquer of Mantua, the other with a military date of 1805 and depicting the Battle of Austerlitz, each with a cobalt ground, body artist-signed Desprez and Sèvres, each underside of cover signed M. Imp le de Sèvres.
Height 38 3/4 inches.
Each urn and cover appears to be in generally good, undamaged condition; typical wear/rubbing to gilding on metal mounts and on porcelain, commensurate with age and handling; some possible gold overpainting to gilding on porcelain; not black lighted
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Auction: Doyle at Home® Including Belle Epoque, Nov 21, 2023
NEW YORK, NY -- The Doyle at Home auctions attract thousands of savvy, sophisticated buyers with an endless diversity of stylish furniture and decorations from prominent estates and collections. The wide range of offerings include furniture, silver, porcelain, art glass, lamps, chandeliers and rugs for every room in your home. Discover why Doyle at Home is the go-to resource for savvy collectors, influencers and leading designers across the country!
Featured in the November 21 auction were furnishings and artwork celebrating the opulence of the Belle Epoque.
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