SEVRES CENTER BOWL WITH LION AND SERPENT MOUNTS.

SEVRES CENTER BOWL WITH LION AND SERPENT MOUNTS. 19th century, French. Oval bowl of cobalt blue enamel with gilt seaweed decoration, each side with a central cartouche decorated with exotic birds in a tropical landscape. Gilt metal mounted on Classical pedestal supported by opposing rearing lions continuing to entwined double serpent handles. Edges of bowl mounted with gilt brass scrollwork. SIZE: 11″ h x 20-3/4″ l x 11″ w. PROVENANCE: From a fine New Jersey home. CONDITION: Although bowl appears perfect, interior has been painted with white enamel paint that may mask any professional repair beneath the paint. Exterior of bowl appears to retain all original gilding and enamel paint, none of which responds to black light. Gilt metal base, handles and framework all retain original surfaces. Appears very good overall. 9-24567 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2436	$1,180.00	SEVRES CENTER BOWL WITH LION AND SERPENT MOUNTS. 19th century, French. Oval bowl of cobalt blue enamel with gilt seaweed decoration, each side with a central cartouche decorated with exotic birds in a tropical landscape. Gilt metal mounted on Classical pedestal supported by opposing rearing lions continuing to entwined double serpent handles. Edges of bowl mounted with gilt brass scrollwork. SIZE: 11″ h x 20-3/4″ l x 11″ w. PROVENANCE: From a fine New Jersey home. CONDITION: Although bowl appears perfect, interior has been painted with white enamel paint that may mask any professional repair beneath the paint. Exterior of bowl appears to retain all original gilding and enamel paint, none of which responds to black light. Gilt metal base, handles and framework all retain original surfaces. Appears very good overall. 9-24567 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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