Marble and Gilt Bronze Bowl in “Fleur de Pêcher” Marble
Louis XIV period
A refined oval bowl crafted in purple and white veined “Fleur de Pêcher” marble, adorned with finely chased gilt bronze decoration.
Two stylized swan-head handles provide balance and neoclassical grace.
At the center, a radiating gilt bronze mask—a symbol of the Sun—invokes the iconography of Louis XIV, the Sun King.
Leaf garlands tied with ribbons drape across the sides, adding a sense of lightness and decorative movement.
The bowl rests on a square marble base, supported by four bronze feet shaped as animal paws, enriched with acanthus leaf motifs, emblematic of neoclassical design.
Such pieces were typically found in aristocratic settings, used as decorative vases or luxurious table garnitures.
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📌 “Fleur de Pêcher” (Peach Blossom) marble is highly prized for its delicate veining in shades of pink, purple, white, and gray, reminiscent of spring blossoms.
