A pair of French bronze ewers, late 19th century

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A pair of French bronze ewers, late 19th century
The handles modelled as entwined serpents, the necks cast with groteasque masks, the bodies cast in high relief with bacchanalian figures, on ormolu mounted grey granite bases, with foliate scroll feet
21in. (54cm) high (2)

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The inspiration for these ewers is taken from Clodion's celebrated vase, executed in marble in 1782 for the Palace of Versailles. A marble vase of similar design, attributed to Clodion, forms part of the Wallace collection.

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