Lot Essay
See Christine Vincendeau, Les Opalines, Luçon, 1998, p. 96, 136-137 for an illustration and discussion on a pair of similarly formed vases.
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CIRCA 1845, IN THE MANNER OF JEAN-FRANÇOIS ROBERT
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A BACCARAT OPALINE MASK-HANDLED VASE
Circa 1845, in the manner of Jean-François Robert
Of baluster form with trumpet neck, finely painted with a rich garland suspended from applied pâte de riz bearded river god mask handles, the neck, shoulder and lower body enriched with gilt scrollwork, the mouth and circular foot with turquoise and gilt bands
10¾in. (27.3cm.) high
Circa 1845, in the manner of Jean-François Robert
Of baluster form with trumpet neck, finely painted with a rich garland suspended from applied pâte de riz bearded river god mask handles, the neck, shoulder and lower body enriched with gilt scrollwork, the mouth and circular foot with turquoise and gilt bands
10¾in. (27.3cm.) high