Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Cassolettes

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Pair of 19th-century French cassolettes epitomizing the timeless elegance of the Louis XVI style and acquired in Paris. Standing 16.75 … Read more Pair of 19th-century French cassolettes epitomizing the timeless elegance of the Louis XVI style and acquired in Paris. Standing 16.75 inches tall, these urns are crafted from substantial, richly figured marble in a sophisticated palette of warm ochre, cream, and deep charcoal veining.
The marble is dressed in high-quality gilt bronze (bronze doré) mounts, featuring finely cast female mascarons that serve as side handles. Detailed laurel festoons drape across the body of the urns, connecting the masks and emphasizing the classical symmetry of the design. The pieces are anchored by square marble plinth bases, which are further elevated by inset bronze foliate panels, beaded trim, and small bun feet.

As a pair, these cassolettes offer beautiful symmetry and the scale makes them ideal for anchoring a grand fireplace mantel or serving as focal points on a sideboard or console table. See less