Vase/Urn - bronze - Claude Ballin - France - 19th century

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Vase/Urn - bronze - Claude Ballin - France - 19th century

Name: Vase/Urn - bronze - Claude Ballin - France - 19th century
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: JBHR9T065P
Price: 980 EUR
Availability: InStock

By Gallery BroK’ AntiK’

980 €

Period 19th century

Style Louis XIV style

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From: 06400, Cannes, France

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06400 Cannes

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Bronze vase with a brown patina, after a model by Claude Ballin*, the original of which adorns the gardens of the Palace of Versailles.
The handles are formed by seated sphinxes resting on shells housing lion heads holding a ring. The body is decorated with a woman's head framed by masculine medallions linked by a ribbon knot. All resting on a circular base.

*Claude Ballin, born in 1615 and died in 1678, was a renowned French goldsmith and sculptor of the 17th century. He is best known for being the official goldsmith of Louis XIV and for his major contribution to the decorative arts during the reign of the Sun King.

France, 19th century

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Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Style	Louis XIV style (Cassolettes, Cups, Basins of Louis XIV style Style)
Period	19th century (Cassolettes, Cups, Basins 19th century)
Country of origin	France
Artist	D’après Claude Ballin (1615/1678
Length (cm)	23
Height (cm)	30