Pair Of Decorative Vases In Cut Crystal And Gilded Bronze, Napoleon III Style

A pair of decorative vases made of blown and cut crystal, mounted on a gilded bronze base and resting on a wood veneer stand with marquetry decoration. The set is richly adorned with motifs of cornucopias resting on ram’s heads, classic symbols of prosperity and abundance.
The craftsmanship of the crystal and bronze mounts attests to the high quality of execution characteristic of 19th-century French luxury goods.

Style and period:
A work in the style inspired by the First Empire, likely created in the mid- or late 19th century during the Second Empire (Napoleon III), a period marked by a pronounced taste for historicist and sumptuous decorations.

Attribution:
With no visible signature, attribution remains uncertain, but the quality of the materials and craftsmanship evokes the work of major French crystal manufacturers such as Baccarat or Saint-Louis.