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Pair Regency 'Au Bon Sauvage' or Abolitionist Compotes
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Pair Regency 'Au Bon Sauvage' or Abolitionist Compotes

19th century
For Sale by Cella
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A very rare pair of early 19th century English Regency gilt bronze 'Au Bon Sauvage' figural compotes or urns. Given there early date and English attribution these could be symbolic of the abolitionist movement. The superb quality figures with open shirts stand on naturalistic floral domed bases set on square blocks with four lion type paw feet. Each figure holds aloft a very decorative urn with a lobed base and trailing floral mounts. England, circa 1825.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Declaration

Cella has dated this Regency Ormolu Compote Pair to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175269
Dealers Internal Reference
CA1029
Dealers Notes

Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

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A very rare pair of early 19th century English Regency gilt bronze 'Au Bon Sauvage' figural compotes or urns. Given there early date and English attribution these could be symbolic of the abolitionist movement.
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The superb quality figures with open shirts stand on naturalistic floral domed bases set on square blocks with four lion type paw feet.
Cella

Each figure holds aloft a very decorative urn with a lobed base and trailing floral mounts. England, circa 1825.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Regency Ormolu Compote Pair to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1175269
Dealers Internal Ref
CA1029
Cella
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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A pair of Regency gilt and patinated bronze compotes featuring kneeling figures supporting classical fluted urns on square bases with scroll feet.
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Archive I A pair of Regency gilt and patinated bronze compotes featuring kneeling figures supporting classical fluted urns on square bases with scroll feet.

Pair Regency 'Au Bon Sauvage' or Abolitionist Compotes

Archive II A pair of Regency gilt and patinated bronze compotes featuring kneeling figures supporting classical fluted urns on square bases with scroll feet. View II
Archive III A pair of Regency gilt and patinated bronze compotes featuring kneeling figures supporting classical fluted urns on square bases with scroll feet. View III
Archive IV A pair of Regency gilt and patinated bronze compotes featuring kneeling figures supporting classical fluted urns on square bases with scroll feet. View IV
Archive V A pair of Regency gilt and patinated bronze compotes featuring kneeling figures supporting classical fluted urns on square bases with scroll feet. View V
Archive VI A pair of Regency gilt and patinated bronze compotes featuring kneeling figures supporting classical fluted urns on square bases with scroll feet. View VI
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A pair of Regency gilt and patinated bronze compotes featuring kneeling figures supporting classical fluted urns on square bases with scroll feet.
Pair Regency 'Au Bon Sauvage' or abolitionist compotes
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A pair of Regency gilt and patinated bronze compotes featuring kneeling figures supporting classical fluted urns on square bases with scroll feet.
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  • ObjectDecorative Tazzas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Patinated Bronze
  • ColourGold and Brown
  • MotifsPatinated figure support, Fluted classical urn, Square base with paw feet, Chased leaf motifs
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 14.5 cm (6 in) x D 14.5 cm (6 in)

This pair of early 19th-century English Regency compotes belongs to the Regency period and follows a grand design style. The pieces comprise gilt and patinated bronze, displaying a striking combination of gold and dark brown colouration. Each compote depicts a kneeling patinated figure with an open shirt mounted on a naturalistic floral domed base, supporting a classical fluted urn with a lobed base and trailing floral mounts. The square bases sit upon four scroll-shaped lion paw feet. The compotes measure 24 cm high, 14.5 cm wide, and 14.5 cm deep. These decorative tazzas suit placement atop a sideboard or console table in a formal living room or dining room to bring classical Regency character to an interior. The figural supports and chased leaf motifs create a sculptural silhouette, while the square bases provide stability. The combination of patinated bronze figures and bright gilt bronze mounts offers a strong visual contrast. The items function well as ornamental centerpieces or accent objects within a traditional home setting.

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Originating in late eighteenth-century France and widely adopted during the Regency period, the design motif reflected contemporary cultural fascination with distant lands, romanticised representations of native populations, and emerging abolitionist sentiments through sculptural decorative objects.

These decorative objects were predominantly crafted from mercury-gilded bronze, known as ormolu, contrasted with chemically patinated dark bronze to highlight fine sculptural relief and anatomical detail.

Authentic Regency ormolu features hand-chased details, uneven micro-wear on high points, original threaded iron rods securing the component parts, and a characteristic warm lustre resulting from historical mercury gilding processes.

A pair of sculptural compotes can be displayed symmetrically on a dining table, mantelpiece, or sideboard, serving as classical focal points alongside minimal modern artwork and neutral soft furnishings.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or horsehair brush. Avoid commercial liquid cleaners, abrasive polishes, and water, as moisture can compromise the delicate surface patina and accelerate metallic oxidisation.
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