Hippolyte Heizler; A Pair Of Noir De Namur Marble Urns With Patinated Bronze Mounts, Circa 1865
Artist: Hippolyte Heizler
Description
A pair of urns, each featuring a tapered ovoid body in Noir de Namur marble (Belgian black marble) with a mirror-polished finish. The flared upper rim displays a refined patinated bronze egg-and-dart molding above a waisted neck. The central section is encircled by a dark-patinated bronze ring frieze, finely chased in high relief to the front and back with a walking panther. Flanking the sides are two mirror-image handles composed of twin scrolls, which connect to the neck via swan heads and rest on the shoulder with acanthus leaf elements. The marble body terminates into a spreading, fluted patinated bronze foot, supported by a stepped square black marble base. The whole rests securely on a sumptuous plinth with four entirely gilded bronze paw feet. Each patinated bronze banding signed twice HEIZLER.
A single urn was offered by Christie’s in Auction 7212, held in London on 23 February 2006: 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Works of Art, Ceramics and Carpets, Lot 168. Estimate: 10.000 GBP - 15.000 GBP.
Dimensions
A pair of urns, each featuring a tapered ovoid body in Noir de Namur marble (Belgian black marble) with a mirror-polished finish. The flared upper rim displays a refined patinated bronze egg-and-dart molding above a waisted neck. The central section is encircled by a dark-patinated bronze ring frieze, finely chased in high relief to the front and back with a walking panther. Flanking the sides are two mirror-image handles composed of twin scrolls, which connect to the neck via swan heads and rest on the shoulder with acanthus leaf elements. The marble body terminates into a spreading, fluted patinated bronze foot, supported by a stepped square black marble base. The whole rests securely on a sumptuous plinth with four entirely gilded bronze paw feet. Each patinated bronze banding signed twice HEIZLER.
A single urn was offered by Christie’s in Auction 7212, held in London on 23 February 2006: 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Works of Art, Ceramics and Carpets, Lot 168. Estimate: 10.000 GBP - 15.000 GBP.
Dimensions
HxLxD 22,44in x 9,06in x 7,48in
ProvenancePrivate collection
ConditionOverall, in very good original condition; minor chips along the edges of the bases. Minor chipping/losses along the lower profile of the rim, present on only one of the two urns. The internal rod of one urn has a slightly loose attachment at the nut; one of the two urns has a slight movement.
12 000 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Good condition
Material: Marble
Width: 23
Height: 57
Depth: 19
Reference (ID): 1832108
Availability: In stock
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