Description:

A PAIR OF EMPIRE STYLE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE CENTERPIECES, AFTER A MODEL BY PIERRE-PHILIPPE THOMIRE (French 1751-1843), 20TH CENTURY, the cylindrical bases decorated with mounts of cherubs, carrying floral garland centering anthemia, the patinated bronze of three Bacchanalian muses supporting pierced baskets with grapevines. Height: 11" Width: 25" NOTE: A virtually identical example was sold in the "The Decorative Arts Sale," Amsterdam, 3-4 April 2012, sale 3001, lot 52.

  • Condition: Some surface wear, mild scratches, patina, some loosened pieces, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use.

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February 10, 2019 1:00 PM CST
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$500 $999 $50
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$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
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$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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