A French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu urn, attributed to Barbedienne

A high quality and most handsome French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu urn, attributed to Barbedienne. This stunning centerpiece is raised on a square Ormolu and patinated Bronze base supported on pawed feet... — Read MoreA high quality and most handsome French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu urn, attributed to Barbedienne. This stunning centerpiece is raised on a square Ormolu and patinated Bronze base supported on pawed feet below scrolled acanthus leaves and flanked by a dentil patterned band. Wonderful Pawn shaped finials sit above each leg and are centered by a stunning circular pedestal decorated with foliage and palmettes. Above is an elegant reeded reserve below the spiral reeded base of the urn surrounded by a berried laurel band. At the center of the front and back are stunning large scale crests showcasing smooth patinated Bronze cabochons while set within foliate designed frames flanked by richly chased wings and topped with a tied bow. The crest are flanked by scrolled patinated Bronze and Ormolu panels at lower mid section, while stunning and large scale Greek Key designs accent the neck. The two exquisite and highly detailed pierced and scrolled arms display scrolled berried foliage attached to the delicate top beaded rim surrounding the finished interior. All original gilt and patina throughout. — Read Less