$12,500
of baluster form with an iridescent pink ground, decorated in the Art Nouveau taste with female figural handles joined to the urn with blossoms, one side painted to show a young Cupid in a forest with gilt highlights and arabesques, the lid marked with interlaced Ls centered with an A above an S, further marked FRANCE in iron red. Height 31 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Sheldon and Carole Sepstead, Grafton, Wisconsin Body of vase is signed A. Collot. In good condition. Porcelain intact without cracks or repairs. On small flake to bottom rim of cap, not visible when assembled. Examination under UV light did not reveal any condition issues. Bronze mounts all intact without dents or loss, having even dirty patina. Additional images available upon request.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2016-07-18