Pair of White Marble Cassolettes
Attributed to Henri Vian
France, Circa 1890
A pair of antique Louis XVI style cassolettes in white marble and dual-patinated bronze—gilt and patinated—attributed to the Parisian bronzier Henri Vian and crafted circa 1890. Based in the Hôtel Salé, now the Musée Picasso, Vian was renowned for his exquisitely crafted ornamental bronzes inspired by the 18th century. Of baluster form, each cassolette is sculpted from luminous white marble, enhanced by the striking contrast of its gilt and patinated bronze mounts. The lid is surmounted by a seed-form finial. The body is draped with ivy garlands suspended from studs, while foliate handles spring from the neck to meet the pedestal foot, which is adorned with broad leaves and a laurel torus. The ensemble rests upon a molded square base. Descendants of 18th-century perfume burners, cassolettes were originally conceived to diffuse scents throughout salon interiors before evolving into purely decorative masterworks. Standing nearly 50 cm high, this pair forms an elegant garniture for a mantelpiece, console table, or bookcase, gracing both classical and contemporary interiors with equal distinction.
6 800 €
- Artist / Maker
- Attributed to Henri Vian
- Circa
- 1890
- Origin
- France
Dimensions
- Height : 19.3 in(49 cm)
- Width : 8.7 in(22 cm)
- Depth : 7.5 in(19 cm)
Technique / Materials
- Marble, Gilt and patinated bronze
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