Fine Pair of Ormolu & Onyx Albani Vases by Georges Servant

19th century

Sold by Tim Saltwell Antiques

Description

Georges Emile Henri Servant (FRENCH, 1828-1890)

A pair of mid 19th century, continental, gilt bronze Albani vases after the antique. Each with bead moulded rim above a leafy edge with eight busts surrounding the waisted frieze, flanked by a pair of reeded twisted handles, standing on a flared fluted socle with onyx stepped plinth and gilt paw feet. Original gilding. Stamped to each plinth ‘GS’ either side of a bee & star. The original antique marble vase was at the Villa Albani.

Height 8" (20.5cm)

Width 8 1/2“ (21.5cm)

Depth 6" (15cm)

Circa 1870

French

Physical Dimensions

Height

20.5cm (8.07")

Width

21.5cm (8.46")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Declaration

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA793166

Dealers Internal Reference

4430

Dealers Notes

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Description

Georges Emile Henri Servant (FRENCH, 1828-1890)

A pair of mid 19th century, continental, gilt bronze Albani vases after the antique. Each with bead moulded rim above a leafy edge with eight busts surrounding the waisted frieze, flanked by a pair of reeded twisted handles, standing on a flared fluted socle with onyx stepped plinth and gilt paw feet. Original gilding. Stamped to each plinth ‘GS’ either side of a bee & star. The original antique marble vase was at the Villa Albani.

Height 8" (20.5cm)

Width 8 1/2“ (21.5cm)

Depth 6" (15cm)

Circa 1870