PAIR GILT METAL-MOUNTED SÈVRES-STYLE PORCELAIN VASES.late 19th century. Magenta ground, one side with gilt-bordered cartouche containing scene of courting couple, signed 'C*ller*', reverse with unsigned landscape scene, scrolling gilding to foot and neck. Drilled for lamp conversion - 26 1/2 in. high. Estimate $6,000-8,000
Rubbed gilding to vases and bases throughout, one with scratches to glaze on one side, each with repair near mouth (hairlines visible)