Lot 151
Auction: 23 November 2008 at 15:00 GMT
Description
A George III Warwick vase and stand
Paul Storr, London 1815-16
the twin-handled vase of shallow kantharos form on a short circular stem onto a spreading square base, the body chased with a calyx of acanthus banding to the blower half and with typical masks, lion pelts, clubs and spears, the handles formed as intertwined vine leaves, raised on simple square foot, the stand of canted square section with shamrock leaf border above an acanthus leaf frieze, the sides with four plain panels with matching borders, raised on four claw and pad feet with acanthus caps
Overall height 51cm high, width 41cm (across handles), combined weight 352oz
Note:
For a similar vase and stand see Christie’s London, 4th November 1998, lot 52
Footnote
For a similar vase and stand see Christie's London, 4th November 1998, lot 52