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Antique French Bronze Orientalist Style Vase; E. Lievre for the Chinese Market
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This unique French bronze orientalist style vase by Edouard Lievre made for the Chinese market has been exceptionally handcrafted and patinated with gold highlights. Included on the vase are exquisitely made bats and peaches draping throughout, all rested on top of beautifully patinated bronze casted elephant heads with gilt highlights. According to Chinese culture, the bats are a symbol of happiness and joyfulness, peaches were originally cultivated in China and symbolize longevity, while elephant heads symbolize strength and wisdom.
Edouard Lievre is an exceptionally important French artist known for his beautiful contributions to the sector of ornamental Orientalist art in the mid-1800s. He is well known for his magnificent bed designed for the courtesan Valtesse de la Bigne in 1877, circa 1870.
- Creator:Edouard Lievre (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Depth: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
- Style:Japonisme (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1870
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- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: f919518070211269471fs
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