Monumental Pairs of Louis XVI-Style Porcelain Ormolu-Mounted Vases and Egyptian Banded Alabastron Come to Sale With NY Elizabeth
May 19, 2024 13:30 EDTOrmolu is a gilding technique of applying gold–mercury amalgam to a bronze object for its decorative mountings. Historically, French ormolu mountings have been valued greatly for their artistry. The upcoming sale, presented by NY Elizabeth, will feature one such monumental pair of Sèvres-style porcelain and ormolu-mounted vases. Fashioned in the manner of Louis XVI art, these are designed with long necks and everted rims and raised on spreading cylindrical socles. Each piece is adorned with an oval-painted panel portraying figures in the Watteau style. The handles are crafted as Bacchic satyr masks and the vases are raised on re-entrant cut square bases. Another noteworthy monumental lot comprises a pair of Egyptian banded alabastrons. These are polished translucent yellow horizontal pieces with the cylindrical bodies tapering to the piriform bases. Originating in ancient Egypt, an alabastron is a tiny pot or glass vessel used to hold massage oils or perfumes.
A pair of Ottoman/Mamluk geometric marble mosaic wall panels also leads the listings. Each rectangular form is designed with polychrome hardstones in green, purple and white tesserae with interlocking hexagons and multi-pointed stars. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming 2465 | Decorative Arts II sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
# of Lots:
50Price Range:
$100- $10,000Interesting lots include:
Item Image | Item Name | Estimate |
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A Monumental Pair of Sèvres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Vases | Estimate: | |
A Pair of Monumental Egyptian Banded Alabaster Alabastron, Roman, Byzantine Periods or Later | Estimate: | |
Manner of Edouard Lievre: An Impressive Japonisme Porcelain And Ormolu Clock Garniture | Estimate: | |
A Pair Of 15th - 17th Century Ottoman / Mamluk Geometric Marble Mosaic Wall Panels, Egypt | Estimate: | |
A Fine Late 19th Century Vitrine In The Manner Of Francois Linke | Estimate: |
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