Description:

A PAIR OF BALDUC FRERES PATINATED METAL URNS ON BLACK SLATE BASES, PARIS, FRANCE, CIRCA 1880-1900, of baluster form with egg-and-dart flared rim, molded band of cavorting cherubs participating in a bacchanal, with interlaced strap work centering a female mask, acanthus scrolled handles, raised on knopped flaring base with gilt bronze ring mounted on stepped black slate base with ovolo molding and gilt bronze foot. Stamped "BALDUC." Height: 13 1/4" Width: 7" Depth: 6 1/4" NOTE: This pair of urns, together with a pair of similarly mounted figures of "The Marly Horses" also offered in this sale, were originally part of a larger clock garniture produced by the Parisian clock makers Balduc Freres.

  • Condition: In overall good condition with rubbing and losses to patination, minor surface wear and scratching commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."

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February 25, 2017 1:00 PM CST
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