Lot Essay
The stamp is that of the firm of Pierre-Phillippe Thomire (1751-1843), the foremost bronzier of the first half of the 19th century.
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A PAIR OF EMPIRE ORMOLU URNS
CIRCA 1810, STAMPED THOMIRE À PARIS
Each with a lotus and anthemion cast classical vessel fitted with scantily clad maidens and youths, with similarly cast reeded handles on acanthus-cast beaded socle and stepped square plinth cast with ribbon-entwined berried laurel wreaths-20in. (51cm.) high (2)
CIRCA 1810, STAMPED THOMIRE À PARIS
Each with a lotus and anthemion cast classical vessel fitted with scantily clad maidens and youths, with similarly cast reeded handles on acanthus-cast beaded socle and stepped square plinth cast with ribbon-entwined berried laurel wreaths-20in. (51cm.) high (2)