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The Neoclassicist: Niall Smith

Thu, May 6, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 30

Unusual French Bronze Urn, Possibly Italian

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
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

Raised on a black marble base, and cast with sphynx handles above lion masks surmounted by scallop shells, centered by a female mask with a shell headdress flanked by profile portrait medallions, continuing to a tapered fluted body, the whole with beaded and acanthus borders, raised on a socle.

16 3/4 x 12 3/4 x 8 5/8 in.

Condition

In good overall condition with minor oxidation on the interior and an uneven patination throughout. Very minor nicks to the base. Cast with a whimsical combination of decorative elements.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.