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Beautiful ovoid vase in Algerian onyx and gilt bronze,
This highly decorative vase, in good condition and with beautiful veining, features :
- a gilded bronze handle on each side representing a winged woman
- a collar forming a frieze,
- A gilded bronze pedestal on a square base, resting on a structure embellished with rich gilded chasing and four small feet.
The ensemble itself rests on a rectangular base with removable canted sides.
Vase attributed to LOUIS FRANÇOIS EUGÈNE CORNU (1827-1899)
Eugène CORNU, sculptor-decorator who became the creator and director of the Compagnie des Marbres et Onyx d'Algérie of A. Pallu & Co, then his successor G. Viot. This company specialized in luxury items combining Algerian onyx, bronze and champlevé enamels. Cornu then became director of the company that took his name. After his death in 1875, H. Journet took over under his name. Cornu's creations were exhibited at the 1862 and 1871-1872 London and 1867 Paris World's Fairs, where he was awarded a gold medal for an important pair of vases in onyx, bronze and enamel. The Compagnie des Marbres et Onyx d'Algérie also produced objects based on models by Albert Carrier-Belleuse, Charles Cordier and Louis-Alfred Barrias. In 1878, its stores were located at 24, boulevard des Italiens, Paris.
Ref: 6VO3VT8MVQ
| Condition | Good |
| Style | Other style (Porcelain vases of Other style Style) |
| Period | 19th century (Porcelain vases 19th century) |
| Country of origin | France |
| Artist | ATTRIBUE A CORNU |
| Width (cm) | 31 |
| Height (cm) | 37 |
| Depth (cm) | 21 |
| Materials | Onyx |
| Internal reference | VASE EN ONYX |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 8-15 Business Days |
| Location | 60420, Maignelay-Montigny, France |
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