Lot Essay
The signature H. Desprez is found on a number of high quality large scale painted works in the Sèvres style, particularly on Napoleonic or equestrian views, in the late 19th century.
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LATE 19TH CENTURY, SIGNED H. DESPREZ
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A PAIR OF ORMOLU AND MARBLE-MOUNTED SEVRES STYLE COBALT-BLUE GROUND PORCELAIN PEDESTALS
LATE 19TH CENTURY, SIGNED H. DESPREZ
Of squared tapering form with vert maurin marble tops, each painted with a continuous equestrian hunt scene including hounds and stags, the waisted top section and socle enriched with gilt hunting trophies and berried laurel, the conforming square plinth applied with a gaping mask of Hercules wearing the Nemean lion skin
46 ½ in. (118.2 cm.) high
LATE 19TH CENTURY, SIGNED H. DESPREZ
Of squared tapering form with vert maurin marble tops, each painted with a continuous equestrian hunt scene including hounds and stags, the waisted top section and socle enriched with gilt hunting trophies and berried laurel, the conforming square plinth applied with a gaping mask of Hercules wearing the Nemean lion skin
46 ½ in. (118.2 cm.) high
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