Pair of Sevres Style Gilt-Metal Mounted Porcelain Garniture Ewers
Late 19th/early 20th century
Now mounted as lamps, each of urn form with an elevated female caryatid handle and faux pouring spout, decorated with a gilt oval reserve depicting a young courting couple making a wish by a well or else standing beside a garden column, the reverse side with a colorful bouquet, against a cobalt ground, artist signed A. Daret. Height 23 1/4 inches.
Sold for $3,750
Estimated at $1,200 - $1,800
Includes Buyer's Premium
Pair of Sevres Style Gilt-Metal Mounted Porcelain Garniture Ewers
Late 19th/early 20th century
Now mounted as lamps, each of urn form with an elevated female caryatid handle and faux pouring spout, decorated with a gilt oval reserve depicting a young courting couple making a wish by a well or else standing beside a garden column, the reverse side with a colorful bouquet, against a cobalt ground, artist signed A. Daret. Height 23 1/4 inches.
Each appears to be in generally good condition; chipping to the ankle area of one; wear to gilding; one of the handles is loose and needs to be fastened
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Auction: Belle Epoque: 19th & 20th Century Decorative Arts, Oct 9, 2013