Pair of heavy 19th century mantle ewers, solid bronze, in manner of Claude Michel/Clodion, high relief castings, all-over vintage motif with grape clusters, vine and leaf, winged putti sitting on high arched handles, well modeled celebration around center band of putto with various trumpets, laurels, grape clusters, one ewer has goddess on chariot pulled with goats.
21.5†tall, 10†spout to handle, 19 pounds each.
Condition – excellent, patinated surface. 10d
- These ewers are done in the manner of Claude Michel, famous French sculptor known as Clodion, (1738-1814).
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claude_Michel
Decorative Interior Antique Bronze
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