Fireplace garniture
This fireplace garniture comprises a pair of vases and a faience jardinière. It is decorated with hand-painted floral motifs and adorned with gilt bronze mounts. The handles are in the shape of dragons and the bases feature figural decoration and a border with geometric motifs. The ensemble rests on feet adorned with Taotie mask heads.
Signed KG.
French faience from the Keller & Guérin manufactory in Lunéville, Napoleon III period.
Jardinière:
Height: 33 cm
Width: 50 cm
Depth: 27 cm
Pair of vases:
Height: 44 cm
Width: 30 cm
