Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Urns - a Pair

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A pair of fine quality French Louis XVI style tripod porcelain and bronze urn vases (or garnitures) by G & … Read more A pair of fine quality French Louis XVI style tripod porcelain and bronze urn vases (or garnitures) by G & Cie, Paris, France, circa 1930.

The ovoid form Parisian works featuring rich partial gilt over lavender-greyish ground, polychome decorated with beautiful ribbons and floral garland swags, pendant medallions adorned with pale pink and white flowers, mounted on a gilt bronze base, rising on three gilt leg supports adorned with figural lion masks, ending in hoof feet, over a conforming base, impressed mark of interlocking G and C; signed in green 285 G & Cie to verso.

Provenance:
Acquired from the estate of a Houston, Texas socialite who enjoyed a long career in modeling, both nationally and internationally. She loved and studied interior design and fashion, and was known for her pristine style and collection.

Dimensions: (approx)
7.5" High, 3.5" Diameter; 1.75lbs total See less