$1,722
Pair of Grand Tour Regency-style Bronze Colza-oil Rhyton Lamps, probably England, late 19th century in the manner of Thomas Messenger, each boar-headed base with a later electric candle, two sockets, fabric shade with adjustable holder, unmarked, approx. ht. 18 1/2, rhyton ht. 7 1/4, wd. 10, dp. 5 in. Note: Derived from a rhyton illustrated in Piranesi's Vasi, Candelabri Cippi, Sarcofagi, Tripodi Lucerne ed ornamenti antichi. Estimate $800-1,200 Wear to patina, shades sunned. May lack element between vase and base of the candlestick. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-04-13
