Lot 2070

Fine Pair of Swedish Neoclassical Ormolu-Mounted Porphyry Covered Urns

Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000
Sold for
$27,000
Sold Price excludes BP

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Each urn fitted with ormolu acorn finials above the incurved neck with a molded border, the ovoid body flanked by scroll handles continuing to classical female masks, raised on a circular socle on a square plinth base. Provenance: Sold Christie's, Paris, November 17, 2011, lot # 226.

22 1/2 x 12 in.

Condition

Very minor nicks along the edges of the covers, rims and bases. Minor oxidation to the ormolu mounts. Two ormolu masks loose. Fine quality. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.