Pair Of Vases With Bronze Mounts, Allegory Of The Arts And Music

Pair of Emerald Green Glass and Gilt Bronze Vases – 19th Century. An elegant pair of emerald green glass vases with a slightly faceted cross-section, resting on a finely gilt bronze mount. Each piece is decorated with a relief scene depicting an allegorical female figure in a neoclassical style: one representing the Arts, seated before an easel, and the other evoking Music, playing an instrument on a pedestal. The bronze decoration is richly chased, with a stylized frieze at the base, typical of 19th-century French decorative arts. The contrast between the translucent green glass and the gilt adds considerable elegance and refinement. These objects could have served as ceremonial vases, pen holders, or decorative elements for a desk or living room. Shipping: €30