Pair of Serpentine Cassolettes
Attributed to Henry Dasson
France, Circa 1880
A pair of antique Louis XVI style cassolettes in serpentine and finely chased gilt bronze, attributed to Henry Dasson, one of the most brilliant Parisian cabinetmakers and bronziers of the late 19th century, crafted circa 1880. Renowned for his interpretations of the royal furniture of Versailles, Dasson brought the same goldsmith-like precision to his decorative objects d'art. Of baluster form, each cassolette is carved from serpentine, a hardstone of deep and nuanced green, prized since Antiquity for its rarity and distinctive veining. The lid rests on a pierced gilt-bronze frieze and is surmounted by a seed finial. Two foliate handles descend from the body to the pedestal foot, which is encircled by a laurel torus and rests upon a square base. Descended from 18th-century perfume burners, cassolettes were originally designed to diffuse scents throughout salon interiors. With their harmonious proportions and the elegant contrast between the green stone and the radiance of the gold, this pair is perfectly suited to adorn a mantelpiece, console table, or bookcase.
7 800 €
- Artist / Maker
- Attributed to Henry Dasson
- Circa
- 1880
- Origin
- France
Dimensions
- Height : 12.4 in(31.5 cm)
- Width : 5.1 in(13 cm)
- Depth : 4.3 in(11 cm)
Technique / Materials
- Serpentine, Gilt bronze
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