$600
French, 19th century. Sevres ormolu mounted cobalt ground porcelain table lamp, probably converted from a potpourri vase with cover (vases dulac), the dome shaped “lid” above a pierced Vitruvian-scroll frieze and ribbon tied reeded band over a berried laurel band with dual ram’s mask handles suspending garland swag and uniting a ribbon tied classical portrait to each side, possibly depicting King Louis XVIII and the duchesse de Berri, on a turned socle base with gilt band mounted with French trophy to each side and raised on a circular giltwood base. Approximate height without harp or finial 17", total height32.5". width 9"(handle to handle), diameter of base 7". Provenance: From the Estate of Henry G. Muecke Jr., Atlanta, Georgia.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-10-17
