Silvered Metal Champagne Bucket with Lion's-Head Handles on a Pedestal Foot, Neoclassical, French Work, circa 1950
Silvered metal champagne bucket of tulip form with a flared neck, resting on a moulded circular pedestal foot.
Two lateral grips of chased lions' heads holding mobile rings.
Neoclassical style.
Dimensions : Width 27 cm × Depth 20.5 cm × Height 24 cm.
PRODUCT DETAILS
| Condition | Good condition |
|---|---|
| Period | 20th century |
| Country of Origin | France |
| Style | Neoclassical |
| Width | 27 cm (10,63 in) |
| Depth | 20,5 cm (8,07 in) |
| Height | 24 cm (9,45 in) |
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This champagne bucket features a tulip-shaped body with a widely flared neck, resting on a moulded circular pedestal foot with a gadrooned frieze. Two lateral grips of finely chased lions' heads, holding mobile rings in their mouths, animate the belly with character.
The lion's-head-and-ring motif, inherited from the Louis XVI and Empire Neoclassical repertoire, is a great classic of French table silverwork, taken up throughout the 20th century by the houses specialising in quality silvered metal.
Condition report: Good general condition. Silvering with an even patina of use with some marks and surface micro-scratches inherent to the function. A bucket of fine presence, perfect on a reception table or a bar.
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