Bidspirit auction | A FRENCH GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED PORPHYRY

A FRENCH GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED PORPHYRY VASE, 18TH CEN. - Fine French Louis XVI style vase made of Egyptian porphyry and gilded bronze. The upper rim is decorated with floral garlands with pierced-through elements made of chased gilded bronze and beautifully three detailed female masks. Raised on three slightly cured legs finishing with hooves and on an ormolu and porphyry base. France, the third quarter of the 18th century. Dimensions: 11 1/4 in., (28.6 cm.) Condition: Good overall with some signs of oxidation in places. A single long crack on inside of bowl with possible signs of restoration. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.