PAIR BRONZE-DORÉ MOUNTED SÈVRES-STYLE PORCELAIN URNS AND COVERS,late 19th-early 20th century. Cobalt ground, with scrolling gilt-rimmed hand-painted reserves; one side depicting lady and gentleman dressed in 18th century pastoral costume in a landscape, the reverse with landscape scene, signed * Dupré; with scrolling figural bronze-doré mounts - 31 1/2 in. high. Estimate $2,000-3,000
One urn, with chip on the rim of the cover. One urn, with extensive repairs on the cover - hairlines visible. The covers of each urn have been bolted closed, and both are loose. The gilt metal mounts have medium crisp casting, and have rubbed patination consistent with age and handling. There is rubbed gilding along the edges of the porcelain. The metal base is 2 1/4 in. high. The finials are 4 1/4 in. high. There are no damages or repairs to the bodies of the urns.
