A PAIR OF BATH STONE ORNAMENTAL URNS , 18TH CENTURY | Christie's

Sale 5543

THE MICHAEL ROBERTS COLLECTION OF GARDEN ORNAMENTS

Ashurst, Kent

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27 September 2004

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Lot 529

A PAIR OF BATH STONE ORNAMENTAL URNS

18TH CENTURY

Price realised

GBP 2,270

Estimate

GBP 1,800 - GBP 2,500

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A PAIR OF BATH STONE ORNAMENTAL URNS
18TH CENTURY
Of campana form with bands of fruiting vines, the lobed undersides above waisted socles, on a pair of associated rectangular stone pedestals
22in. (56cm.) high
on a pair of associated rectangular composite stone pedestals -- 20in. (51cm.) high (2)
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