A late 19th century French gilt bronze and porcelain epergne centre piece the porcelain in the S...

A late 19th century French gilt bronze and porcelain epergne centre piece the porcelain in the Sevres style, the mounts in the Neo Grec style, c.1870 the swept cylindrical vase with inverted rim, the body decorated with a band with a figural frieze decorated with classical figures and a figure of cupid, within Arcadian landscapes, reserved on a bleu celeste ground with lambrequin black and gilt borders, and further gilt tooled decoration, the pedestal stand with palmette girdle on scrolling feet, with twin classical bust term handles, united by palmette garlands, the dished stand with fruiting ivy cast border, the inset plate with corresponding jewelled and gilt tooled lambrequin border decoration on a matching ground, the whole raised on paw feet, 46cm high This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com