Bronze Gilt Chariot with Cherubs and Pink Opaline Flowers Napoleon III Period,
France, 19th Century
An enchanting decorative piece featuring a gilt bronze chariot pulled by two patinated bronze cherubs, supporting a central urn delicately mounted with a bouquet of soft pink opaline glass flowers and gilt metal foliage. The vessel is finely cast with neoclassical reliefs, blending whimsy and luxury characteristic of the Napoleon III era.
Height: 39 cm