BY M. VILLEMENS, CIRCA 1850

Details

A pair of cast iron vases
By M. Villemens, circa 1850
In Italian style, oviform with stepped foot and large spout held by a dragon-shaped handle, decorated with classical and maritime themes in relief, on circular stone base
65cm. high
With original metal manufacturer's tag
See illustration (2)

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Lot Essay

See for a similar model:
The Art Journal, 'The Crystal Palace Exhibition' (special issue), London 1851, republished New York 1970, p. 19 (ill.)

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