pair of early c19th french charles x period bronze vases on siena marble bases

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Pair of early C19th French Charles X period bronze vases on siena marble bases .
High quality pair of cast bronze vases of good larger scale and proportions, with intricate bands of arcaded gothic lancet-style decoration to the flared bell-krater shaped bodies . The tops with a cast detail edge and beaded rim , the bodies having a �pounced� or textured ground .
Mounted on well-figured �giallo di siena� marble plinth bases , raised on classically-inspired design cast bronze scroll feet.
In excellent original condition with a rich , consistent colour and patina to the bronze . The corner of one marble base having an historic repaired chip .
* NB . A pair of bronze vases of identical form with a gilded ormolu finish on siena marble bases sold Christie�s, London Lot 480 12/06/2002 �4700
H 9.5�
W 8�
D 8�
France c.1820
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