Sale 2504
New York
|
15 April 2011
Price realised
USD 6,875
Estimate
A PAIR OF WILLIAM IV GILT-BRONZE AND PATINATED BRONZE RHYTON VASES CIRCA 1830 Each with a rectangular black slate base issuing a fluted spreading vase headed by husk chains, terminating in a grotesque mask 12¾ in. (32.5 cm.) high (2)
Provenance
Acquired from Mallett, London.
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