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CIRCA 1880, MARKED WITH INTERLACED L'S AND CHÂTEAU DES TUILERIES PRINTED MARK IN RED
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a sevres-patterned heavily gilt metal-mounted garniture
Circa 1880, marked with interlaced L's and Château des Tuileries printed mark in red
The dark blue ground body enhanced with gilt scrolls, metal-mounted with scrolling foliage to; the edge, the handles and the base, comprising:
-a pair of two-handled pedestal urnvases and covers, decorated with a frontal cartouche depicting a seated maiden flanked by a winged cherub, signed Bernier, the reverse with a dreamy landscape, the domed cover with pine cone finial, 46cm high
-a two-handled oval pedestal pièce de milieu, decorated with a frontal cartouche depicting a gallant couple in 18th century dress, the reverse and the inside with flowersprays, 42cm high (3)
Circa 1880, marked with interlaced L's and Château des Tuileries printed mark in red
The dark blue ground body enhanced with gilt scrolls, metal-mounted with scrolling foliage to; the edge, the handles and the base, comprising:
-a pair of two-handled pedestal urnvases and covers, decorated with a frontal cartouche depicting a seated maiden flanked by a winged cherub, signed Bernier, the reverse with a dreamy landscape, the domed cover with pine cone finial, 46cm high
-a two-handled oval pedestal pièce de milieu, decorated with a frontal cartouche depicting a gallant couple in 18th century dress, the reverse and the inside with flowersprays, 42cm high (3)
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.