Lot Essay
Related centerpieces are illustrated in H. Ottomeyer and P. Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, 1986, vol. I, p. 384, figs. 5.16.4, 5.16.5 and 5.16.6.
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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AN EMPIRE ORMOLU AND CUT-GLASS CENTERPIECE
early 19th century
In the form of three putti holding aloft a tazza with pierced grape-vine border and inset cut-glass dish, on circular base cast with female masks and foliage, on a square plinth
23in. (58½cm.) high, 14½in. (36cm.) diameter
early 19th century
In the form of three putti holding aloft a tazza with pierced grape-vine border and inset cut-glass dish, on circular base cast with female masks and foliage, on a square plinth
23in. (58½cm.) high, 14½in. (36cm.) diameter