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1106 - Pair of large decorative kraters with cherubs, French Histor…
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Estimate €4,500 - €7,500
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Pair of large decorative kraters with cherubs, French Historicist School, 19th century Patinated bronze and carved marble. Dimensions: 207 x 36 x 29 cm. An important pair of monumental kraters, inspired by Neoclassical and eclectic styles, conceived as decorative elements with a strong architectural presence. The vessels feature rich relief ornamentation comprising plant garlands, ribbons, grotesque masks, lyres and musical motifs, crowned by cherubs modelled in playful poses that lend dynamism and an allegorical character to the ensemble. The sinuous handles and the intricate surface decoration reveal a refined ornamental repertoire inherited from French models of the 18th and 19th centuries. The contrast between the dark patina of the bronze and the luminosity of the fluted pedestals creates a visually elegant effect. The quality of the casting and the meticulous attention to detail demonstrate a high standard of craftsmanship intended for aristocratic or bourgeois interiors. The work forms part of the 19th-century European historicist tradition, characterised by the reinterpretation of classical models adapted to the decorative tastes of the time, constituting a piece of remarkable aesthetic impact and extraordinary ornamental power.
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About the sale GRAND SUMMER AUCTION OF HAUTE ÉPOQUE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 4:00 AM
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