© Soho House
Bacchanalian vase, 2 Cleopatra candle vases, 2 Lion's mask candelabra
Artist: Matthew Boulton (1728 - 1809), John Fothergill
Location: Soho House
Date: 1770 - 1778
Materials: ormolu, with white marble, blue john and aventurine
Grant:
Amount Paid: £88,000 (Total: £328,000)
Vendor: Mallett
Review number: 4873 (2000)
Provenance:
Vase - Fermor-Hesketh Collection; Edward Sarofim; private collection USA (Dr Brock). Vases and candelabra - undeclared until private collection USA as above.
Description:
Vase w/ pierced cover - ormolu & white marble showing Bacchanalian figures. Candle vases - ormolu, blue john & aventurine, garlanded urn shapes on square plinths and ball feet. Candelabra - ormolu, decorated with 4 lion's masks, holds two candles each
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