Lot 104 , A 19th century French bronze urn, height 17in.

A 19th century French bronze urn, with vineous handles and decorated with a band of putto, goats and grapes, on associated marble socle, height 17in.
Estimate £300-500

The urn is lacking its cover and the marble base is a later addition, the mid brown patina is worn to the extremities going to a pale golden brown, overall it appears to be in good condition apart from the usual small knocks and marks commensurate with age, it is very dusty and dirty and would benefit from cleaning and waxing.


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Sold for £280