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Fine European Furniture, Decorations and Fine Art

Thu, Apr 21, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Lot 17

Pair of Napoleon III Silvered-Metal Urns with Sphynx Handles

Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

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

Unmarked.

15 x 12 x 9 in.

Note: The design of this urn is by Claude Ballin (1615-1678). The original urn is part of a set of thirteen pairs designed for Louis XIV's formal terraced garden's at Versailles, the parterre du Nord and the parterre du Midi, cast between 1660 and 1680.

Condition

Wear and areas of oxidation to the patination. Both with loose handles, one with a loose socle and greater oxidation to the patination. Otherwise in good condition.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.