• The Opulent Eye - 19th Century auction at Christies

    Sale 3775

    The Opulent Eye - 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Works of Art, Ceramics & Carpets

    New York

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    21 October 2015

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    • A FRENCH SILVER-GILT AND ENAME
    • A FRENCH SILVER-GILT AND ENAME
    • A FRENCH SILVER-GILT AND ENAME
    • A FRENCH SILVER-GILT AND ENAME
    • A FRENCH SILVER-GILT AND ENAME
    • A FRENCH SILVER-GILT AND ENAME
    Lot 159

    A FRENCH SILVER-GILT AND ENAMEL-MOUNTED LAPIS LAZULI VASE AND COVER

    IN THE MANNER OF CHARLES DURON, PARIS, CIRCA 1870

    Price realised

    USD 8,750

    Estimate

    USD 10,000 - USD 15,000

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    A FRENCH SILVER-GILT AND ENAMEL-MOUNTED LAPIS LAZULI VASE AND COVER
    IN THE MANNER OF CHARLES DURON, PARIS, CIRCA 1870
    The lidded ovoid vase flanked by scrolled handles terminating with 'jeweled' satyr masks, applied with to the rim and foot with stiff-leaf foliage, on a square base with bun feet
    21 ¾ in. (55.5 cm.) high

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