88 - A FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE CUT-GLASS AND BRONZE-BASE CENTERPIECE, CA. 1880-1900

A FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE CUT-GLASS AND BRONZE-BASE CENTERPIECE, CA. 1880-1900 A French Empire style cut-glass centerpiece bowl atop a bronze base sculpted with classical depictions of dolphins as supporters, themselves sat atop plinth with ribboned garlands at the ends and four pawed feet to hold it up. France, late 19th or early 20th century. Dimensions: 13 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 9 in., (34.3 x 21.6 x 22.9 cm.) Condition: Very good, with some light scratching to underside of glass, and light patination in places to bronze. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.