Pair of large potpourri after Gouthière 19th century

19th century
Louis XVI
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From: 33390, Plassac, France

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    Description of the antique:

    "- Pair Of Large Pots-pourris after Gouthière XIXth"
    Description:
    Chiseled bronze, green Campan marble.

    This important pair of pots-pourris is after the original model of P Gouthière, thus the model of the famous "perfume stove" of the Duke of Aumont today preserved in the Wallace Collection of London (in red jasper). it was bought by Marie Antoinette in 1782.
    Pierre Gouthière one of the greatest makers under Louis XVI and in the absolute created wonders, knew the fame and ended in the destitution.
    Our potpourri are in Athenian.
    The base has three pairs of small twisted feet, a round marble slab bearing the three large feet and a small pile of bays in its center.
    The three racks are hollowed out with friezes, encircled at the bottom by an arched and openwork belt. These portents widen into scrolls and mascarons of fauns and are bound with large garlands of flowers.
    A snake between the feet spirals head down, mouth open as if to eat the berries, like the original model described above, later rotten pots will be made with the snake head up.
    Below the marble basin a frieze of flowers and leaves is in a rosette centered on a hanging bay.
    The marble basin is in the form of a crater with gadroons.
    The neck is decorated with an openwork gallery that gives them their name of potpourri.
    These beautiful objects are served by a deep and firm chiseling and the beautiful green Campan marble (but difficult to render in photo, where it appears gray).
    Note the inventory numbers stamped under the bottom.
    These rotten pots were remade in the 19th century with some differences (feet, details of garlands...).
    Ours are very close to the models acquired by the Queen.


    Condition :
    Almost perfect condition, bright gilding.

    Dimensions :
    Height: 50 cm, diameter base: 15 cm, width basin: 23 cm.
    Ref 3567 / 26, 35 kg / 32000

    Ref: 2ASJFHBPIB

    Condition Very good
    Style Louis XVI (Cassolettes, Cups, Basins of Louis XVI Style)
    Period 19th century (Cassolettes, Cups, Basins 19th century)
    Country of origin France
    Artist Gouthière
    Materials Bronze, Marble
    Shipping Time Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days
    Location 33390, Plassac, France
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