A PAIR OF FRENCH ‘NEO-GREC’ ORMOLU AMPHORA VASES
A PAIR OF FRENCH ‘NEO-GREC’ ORMOLU AMPHORA VASES
A PAIR OF FRENCH ‘NEO-GREC’ ORMOLU AMPHORA VASES
A PAIR OF FRENCH ‘NEO-GREC’ ORMOLU AMPHORA VASES
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Prospective purchasers are advised that several co… Read more PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE LEBANESE COLLECTION (LOTS 300-307)
A PAIR OF FRENCH ‘NEO-GREC’ ORMOLU AMPHORA VASES

BY FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE, PARIS, FROM A DESIGN BY HENRY CAHIEUX, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

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A PAIR OF FRENCH ‘NEO-GREC’ ORMOLU AMPHORA VASES
BY FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE, PARIS, FROM A DESIGN BY HENRY CAHIEUX, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Each with herm-headed handles flanking a slender neck above a tapering body relief-cast with Classical figures and anthemion, on a square rouge griotte base, signed 'F. BARBEDIENNE' and 'HENRY CAHIEUX'
25 in. (63.5 cm.) high
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction. This lot will be removed to Christie’s Park Royal. Christie’s will inform you if the lot has been sent offsite. Our removal and storage of the lot is subject to the terms and conditions of storage which can be found at Christies.com/storage and our fees for storage are set out in the table below - these will apply whether the lot remains with Christie’s or is removed elsewhere. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Christie’s Park Royal. All collections from Christie’s Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com. If the lot remains at Christie’s it will be available for collection on any working day 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Lots are not available for collection at weekends.

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