A RUSSIAN ORMOLU AND POLYCHROME-DECORATED PURPLE GLASS VASE

CIRCA 1810

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A RUSSIAN ORMOLU AND POLYCHROME-DECORATED PURPLE GLASS VASE
CIRCA 1810
Of amphora form, the tapering body decorated with floral sprays flanked by scrolled snake handles, on a circular spreading socle
12½ in. (32 cm.) high

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Lot Essay

An identical pair of vases is located in the Carlos IV chapel at the Palacio de los Borbones, San Lorenzo de El Escorial (ill. Exhibition Catalogue Carlos IV: Mecenas y coleccionista, Palacio Real de Madrid, Madrid, 2009, fig. 4, p. 31). An additional vase of the same design was also sold 'Imperial Design', Christie's, London, 25 November 2008, lot 76.

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