Pair of covered urns in finely chased and gilt bronze
Empire period
A refined pair of Empire gilt-bronze urns, each featuring winged sphinxes, plaques illustrating scenes from La Fontaine’s Fables, and classical friezes with ovoid and palmette motifs.
Each is mounted on a square base and veined green marble plinth, adorned with female masks and heart-patterned friezes.
Dimensions: Height 46.5 cm – Width 17 cm
(Minor chips)
These urns are a superb example of Empire craftsmanship, combining neoclassical symbolism with literary themes and decorative elegance.
