Pair De Cassolettes De Style Louis XVI En Marbre Et Bronze Doré, Début XXe Siècle

Pair of Louis XVI-style cassolettes in marble and gilt bronze, early 20th century

A refined pair of Louis XVI-style cassolettes, crafted in the early 20th century from beautifully veined marble and richly adorned with ormolu mounts.

These elegant decorative vases perfectly embody the neoclassical aesthetic associated with Louis XVI taste, blending symmetry, nobility of materials and ornamental richness. The marble, in shades of pink, cream and burgundy, features remarkable natural veining, beautifully enhanced by the warm contrast of finely chased gilded bronze.

Each cassolette is decorated with floral garlands, laurel motifs and superb ram heads, directly inspired by late 18th-century French decorative arts. The lids are surmounted by decorative grips that reinforce the vertical elegance and balance of the silhouette.

Resting on matching marble bases with bronze ornamentation, this pair offers a luxurious and highly decorative presence, ideal on a mantelpiece, console, in a library or within a refined classical interior.

Their sculptural quality, the richness of the materials and the harmony of the proportions make them both remarkable decorative objects and fine collector's items.

Details:
Type: pair of cassolettes / decorative vases
Style: Louis XVI / neoclassical
Era: early 20th century
Materials: marble and gilded bronze
Decor: floral garlands, ram heads, laurel motifs
Colors: pink, cream and burgundy veined marble with gilt bronze
Condition:good old condition, with patina and wear consistent with age
Dimensions of each piece: 22 x 53 x 15 cm