Lot Essay
A pair of green-ground Sevres-pattern vases with the same bases and handles, sold in these rooms 15 May 1997, lot 211.
IN THE EMPIRE STYLE, PAINTED BY POITEVIN, LATE 19TH EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Details
A pair of French ormolu-mounted Sevres-pattern green-ground vases
In the Empire Style, Painted by Poitevin, Late 19th Early 20th Century
Each with a flared neck above a bulbous body, flanked by an addorsed swan head handle to each side, decorated with a panel painted with an equestrian scene entitled Bataiile de la Moskovva, the other with an equestrian scene entitled Bataille de Wagram, within an elaborate foliate scroll surround, above a bulbous base with the Imperial Eagle within a wreath, the reverse with a trophy panel, on a stepped socle, with acanthus-cast foot, on a square base with paw feet
24 in. (61 cm.) high; 12 in. (30.5cm. ) diameter at top (2)
In the Empire Style, Painted by Poitevin, Late 19th Early 20th Century
Each with a flared neck above a bulbous body, flanked by an addorsed swan head handle to each side, decorated with a panel painted with an equestrian scene entitled Bataiile de la Moskovva, the other with an equestrian scene entitled Bataille de Wagram, within an elaborate foliate scroll surround, above a bulbous base with the Imperial Eagle within a wreath, the reverse with a trophy panel, on a stepped socle, with acanthus-cast foot, on a square base with paw feet
24 in. (61 cm.) high; 12 in. (30.5cm. ) diameter at top (2)