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A magnificent and rare pair of large Louis XVI style gilt and bronze 'Ryhton' form cornucopia boar chenets / firedogs after Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart (French, 1739 –1813) A magnificent and rare pair of large Louis XVI (1754 –1793) style chenets / firedogs in gilt and bronze. The chenets depict 'Ryhton' form cornucopia with fruiting swags that wrap and fall at the back, and a boar's heads resting on bronze plinths, with a gilt frieze.
After architect Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart (French, 1739 –1813), whose son Alexandre Brongniart became a respected director of the Louvre. The Louvre has a pair of Sevres/Sèvres vases by Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart of similar form and shape, said to be the most astonishing pieces created in Sèvres during the First Empire. Brongniart derived the shapes from ancient Rhyton drinking vessels. The ‘Ryhton’ form originates from the ancient Greeks, a conical horn shape, typically formed into the shape of an animal's head.
French, circa 1860.
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A pair of 19th century French, 'Ryhton' form cornucopia opaline vases mounted into ormolu bronze boars A pair of 19th century, French 'Ryhton' form cornucopia opaline glass vases, mounted into ormolu bronze boar’s heads, upon rectangular black marble bases. Each opaline vase is profusely decorated with gilt and polychrome oriental birds, foliage and flowers. Clearly inspired by the architect Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart's (French, 1739 –1813) ‘cornet’ Sevres vases with boars, which are now on display in the Louvre. Brongniart derived the shapes from ancient Rhyton drinking vessels; the ‘Rhyton’ form originates from the ancient Greeks, and forms s conical horn shape, typically formed in the shape of an animal's head. French, circa 1870.
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19th century English, Minton Majolica lotus and lion jardiniere A 19th century, English, ovoid, Minton Majolica jardiniere decorated with lotus leaves, flowers and buds, with lion’s head handles. Complete with original undertray, similarly decorated. Signed and dated 1872. English, circa 1870.
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The James F. Scott Collection
Sotheby's New York, March 11, 1997, lot 344
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A 19th century cast iron and brass boar fireplace fender A 19th century polished cast iron, adjustable fireplace fender. Each end is mounted with a seated boar. The boars are modelled on “Il Porcellinoâ€, the famous boar in the bronze fountain in Florence. The frieze displays a pierced and scrolled cast decoration, a central motif of oak leaves and a number of vines and grapes applied in brass. French, circa 1880.
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