拍品 393
393
A pair of French bronze vases
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A pair of French bronze vases

AFTER THE DESIGN BY CLAUDE BALLIN FOR THE PARTERRE DU NORD, VERSAILLES, CIRCA 1880

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A pair of French bronze vases
After the design by Claude Ballin for the Parterre du Nord, Versailles, circa 1880
The friezes cast with bacchic scenes, flanked by mermaid handles, entwined ivy socles with ribbon tied borders on square bases
15¾in. (40cm.) high overall (2)
注意事項
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis This lot is subject to Collection and Storage charges

拍品專文

The original seven pairs of bronze vases, standing on the parapet wall flanking the steps of the Parterre du Nord, were made in 1665 to designs by the Royal goldsmith Claude Ballin. Another pair, in cast iron, are included as lot 167 in this sale.