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A Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Jasper Vases

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:10,000.00 USD Estimated At:40,000.00 - 60,000.00 USD
A Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Jasper Vases
<B>An Important Pair of French Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Jasper Vases</B></I><BR><BR>Attributed to Jean Beaurdeley, Paris, France<BR>Early Nineteenth Century<BR>Jasper and gilt bronze<BR>Marks: <I>JB</B></I> stamped on gilt bronze mounts<BR>19 in. high x 15 in. wide<BR><BR>Each urn shaped vase with scrolled foot and lip mounts joined by scrolled flowering acanthus handles; with a domed lid surmounted by an asymmetrical flowering acanthus finial.<BR><BR>Jean Beurdeley was the founder of a flourishing dynasty of three generations of fine quality cabinetmakers, working to an exceptional standard. Established in Paris in 1804 at 355 rue Saint-Honore, the workshop continued to grow until finally taking over the Hanover Pavilion on the corner of rue Louis-Legrand and the Boulevard des Italiens in 1839. The firm was particularly well known for furniture with superb gilt bronze mounts, most commonly copying important eighteenth century examples. In addition to furniture, Beurdeley also created numerous smaller items, often in marble and stone, adorned with gilt bronze mounts with mercury gilding and fine hand chasing.
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