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Pair Of Large Late C19th French Napoleon III Period Gilt Metal Wine-coolers Of Circular Form, After ‘clodion’ .

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Sold by: M Lees and Sons

Pair of large late C19th French Napoleon III period gilt metal wine-coolers of circular form, after ‘Clodion’.
 
Impressively scaled pair of gilded wine-coolers cast with Bacchus masks and the frieze of the neck with cavorting amorini or cherubs celebrating the wine harvest and cult of Bacchus, god of wine .
 
The cherub-surmounted detachable covers revealing removable zinc-liners for holding chilled wine or champagne bottles . The handles being cast as intertwined grape-vines . The bases cast with two cherub figures filling a basket of grapes , their celebratory musical instruments behind them.
 
In the style of the C18th French sculptor Claude Michel (1738-1814) , known as ‘Clodion’ .
 
In excellent original condition, the gilt having a gently worn surface with a ‘soft’ hue .
 
H 20”
 
W 10”
 
D 10”
 
France c.1870
 
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Antique #SA1019719, shown on this page, originates from 1870. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
1870
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M.Lees & Sons , 'Tower House' , Severn St., Worcester WR12NB Tel . 07860826218
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Worcestershire
United Kingdom
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