Set of two bronze vase handles. One is adorned with a Gorgoneion head, the other with a Silean head and a chubby figure at the end. Bronze Greek or Etruscan art, circa 4th century B.C. H: 16.8 cm and 10.2 cm Provenance: French private collection Christies sale April 20, 2005, n 25 and 26 for part. Jean-Marie Talleux, Drouot December 6, 1995, n118 according to the Christies sale catalog. And Leo Mildenberg, Zurich circa 1970, according to the Christies sale catalog. EXPERT / Marie-Margaux Cohen 06 84 53 82 03 [email protected] Voluntary fees 30%ttc

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