ANTIQUE FIGURATIVE CENTERPIECE WITH GLASS INSERT, “DEMETER”, FRANCE AROUND 1870.
Description
Antique figurative centerpiece with glass insert, depicting Demeter
Material: marble, metal, glass
Stylistic attribution and dating: France around 1870
A female figure stands on a two-tiered marble base (with four feet and two decorative handles).
On her hip she bears various fruits (such as grapes) and on her head she carries a basket with ears sticking out of it.
It represents the Greek goddess Demeter.
A handmade glass topper in pink and transparent rises on the basket.
The female figure is silver-plated.
Height with glass attachment approx. 61cm
Height without glass attachment approx. 48 cm
Width x depth approx. 14 x 12 cm.Show more
Condition
Used, good condition due to age.
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Description
Antique figurative centerpiece with glass insert, depicting Demeter
Material: marble, metal, glass
Stylistic attribution and dating: France around 1870
A female figure stands on a two-tiered marble base (with four feet and two decorative handles).
On her hip she bears various fruits (such as grapes) and on her head she carries a basket with ears sticking out of it.
It represents the Greek goddess Demeter.
A handmade glass topper in pink and transparent rises on the basket.
The female figure is silver-plated.
Height with glass attachment approx. 61cm
Height without glass attachment approx. 48 cm
Width x depth approx. 14 x 12 cm.Show more
Condition
Used, good condition due to age.
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
