10-07-200610-07-2006
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2332Boston
October 7, 2006 10:00 AMCalender
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Pair of "Sevres" Porcelain Gilt-metal Mounted Hand-painted Potpourri Urns

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$1,293$1,100
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2332Location: BostonDate / Time: October 07, 2006 10:00AM

Description:

Pair of "Sevres" Porcelain Gilt-metal Mounted Hand-painted Potpourri Urns, early 20th century, tapered cylindrical, the slightly domed lids set onto reticulated neck rims, with lion mask pendant handles, enamel decorated with scenes from the coronation of Napoleon and Josephine, signed Finel, landscape scenes recto, in gilt borders, on green ground, slender trumpet foot, on gilt metal base, ht. 13 1/4 in.
Estimate $600-800

Keywords

gilt metal base, Josephine, Napoleon