Description:

after PIERRE GOUTHIÈR (French 1732-1813) A BRONZE DORÉ MOUNTED DAMASCUS ROSE MARBLE CASSOLETTE, SECOND FRENCH EMPIRE (1852-1870), the highly figured violet gray, black and rose pink figured urn with a bronze liner, within an acanthus leaf encrusted rim, over a cavetto neck, above an acorn form body, mounted with repeating bead trim, above a carved frieze mounted with flowering urn rinceaux, above profuse flower garland swags joining by high relief masks of Hygeia issuing flat, pierced cabriole legs centering laurel leaf and berry sprigs, with rectangular block and floret knees, issuing splayed, dual clustered, leafy cloven feet, joined by a repeating flower chased circular stretcher, centering a grape bunch finial, suspending a spiraling serpent eating grapes pendulum, raised on a canted corner triangular, figured black marble plinth base. Height: 17" Diameter: 11"

  • Condition: Some patina throughout, chips to the urn with some apparent glue residue and repairs, circular stretcher attached upside down,

    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."

Accepted Forms of Payment:

Discover, MasterCard, Money Order / Cashiers Check, Personal Check, Visa, Wire Transfer

Shipping

**SIMPSON GALLERIES, LLC. DOES NOT PROVIDE SHIPPING SERVICES OR SHIPPING QUOTES. WE CAN REFER SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS TO A NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL SHIPPER**
Shipping may be secured through one of these shippers or your preferred shipper. The UPS Store: [email protected] 713-667-5116, ACTS Crating and Transportation Services: [email protected] 713-869-2269, LDG: [email protected] 561-212-7159.

May 19, 2018 1:00 PM CDT
Houston, TX, US

Simpson Galleries, LLC

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 24.5% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $25,000