Description

Pair of C19th French bronze 'Borghese' vases. Quality pair of bronze copies of the famous Greek original marble vase from the Villa Borghese in Italy. Gilt-bronze ' ovolo and dart ' edge rim and bowls , gilt-bronze knopped stem and raised on 'verde antico'/green marble bases. Bas-relief design of a dancing bacchanalian procession with Dionysus (God of wine) and Ariadne , with twin satyr-mask handles. Some minor discolouration to interior of one vase bowl. The marble original now in Louvre Museum , Paris, having been removed from Italy by Napoleon.
H 9.5"
W 7"
France c. 1860
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
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Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
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Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
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