Lot 107 , A pair of 19th century ormolu mounted Chipollino green variegated marble vases Please note this lot attracts an additional import tax of 5% on the hammer price
* A pair of 19th century ormolu mounted Chipollino green variegated marble vases of neo-classical form, with plumed classical helmet handles and acanthus and lappet banding, 43cm wide, 60cm high Please note this lot attracts an additional import tax of 5% on the hammer price
£1,500-2,000
Provenance: Christie’s 9th June, 2004, Lot 364; thence Private collection Guernsey.
Condition:
Both overall with a slightly dull bronzed tone to the ormolu, main bodies with natural flaws within the marble and one or two tiny bruises and small nicks around the bases, some signs of retouching to natural flawed cracks in the stone.
Unsold