Bidspirit auction | A PAIR OF GILT-BRONZE, 19TH

A PAIR OF GILT-BRONZE, 19TH C., LOUIS XVI-STYLE CUPID & CORNUCOPIA MANTEL LIDDED URNS - A pair of gilt-bronze lidded urn vases, both decorated with repousse cupids or putti playing amongst vines, grapes, and flowers. The lids shaped as winged putti sitting atop overflowing cornucopias, giving a distinctly Dionysian flair. Both urns sat atop bronze bases surrounding a wooden core, their stems decorated with acanthus leaves. Continental Europe, 19th century. Dimensions: H: 16 in., (40.5 cm.) Condition: All parts well attached. Lids fit well. Gilding with some wear throughout, particularly on raised surfaces, providing a pleasant antique patina. 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.