Fireplace accessory - Brass, Bronze, Alabaster

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Constance Rousseau
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Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.

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Pair of large decorative horns dating to c.1910–1920, mounted in gilded bronze with a finely chased foliate frieze, the horns in whitened alabaster on foliate-ornamented plinths, made in France and in good condition with age-related wear.

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Magnificent pair of large decorative horns, early 20th century, with a mount in finely chased gilded bronze: openwork frieze, acanthus leaves, base with scrolls, and period decorative handles.

The horns are made of alabaster, whitened, and mounted on pedestals with foliate decoration typical of the Second Empire / Napoleon III.

French workmanship, elegant and decorative, perfect for a cabinet of curiosities or a classical interior.

Height: 62 cm

Magnificent pair of large decorative horns, early 20th century, with a mount in finely chased gilded bronze: openwork frieze, acanthus leaves, base with scrolls, and period decorative handles.

The horns are made of alabaster, whitened, and mounted on pedestals with foliate decoration typical of the Second Empire / Napoleon III.

French workmanship, elegant and decorative, perfect for a cabinet of curiosities or a classical interior.

Height: 62 cm

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
France
Material
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Style
Antique inspired
Colour
Gold, White
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
62 cm
Width
36 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
FranceVerified
138
Objects sold
57.89%
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