Bidspirit auction | A FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE CASSOLETTE

A FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE CASSOLETTE LAMP WITH GILT BRONZE HORSEHEAD HANDLES, LATE 19TH CEN. - A Directoire gilt and patinated bronze twin-handled amphora. The body is decorated in gilt with depictions of a figure on the front, a basket of leaves on the bottom, and a band with stars along the top. The twin handles are in the shape of horses. Now mounted as a table lamp and fitted for electricity. Raised on a stepped Verde Antico marble socle with a later gilt-bronze plinth. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not ship in-house. A list of recommended shippers will be provided. Dimensions: H: 24 1/2 in., (62.5 cm.) Condition: Good condition overall, with some minor dark spots to bronze. Gilding is very well preserved.