Pair of marble and gilded bronze vases (Susse Frères Foundry). Paris, 19th century.

Pair of marble and gilded bronze vases (Susse Frères Foundry). Paris, 19th century. 35 x 35 x h 66 cm. Entirely in veined marble and gilded bronze. Finely chiseled with foliate motifs and satyr heads. Lids signed under the base: "SUSSE FRES 38". Bronzes signed: "Becker SclpSusse FesEdt". The Susse Frères Foundry is a historic French foundry known primarily for the production of bronze sculptures and decorations. Founded in 1839 by Auguste Susse, the company distinguished itself by the high quality and refined design of its works, often characterized by elaborate details and great skill in bronze casting. During the Belle Époque, Susse Frères collaborated with several renowned artists, contributing to the creation of some of the most iconic sculptures of the era and reaching the peak of its notoriety. This pair of vases made of yellow veined marble, mounts Ormolu decorations in gilded bronze signed by its designer and marked by the Foundry with the numbering number 38. The bronzes, among which the four satyr masks stand out, envelop and decorate the barrels with elegant vegetable volutes and acanthus leaves. An identical pair of vases, bearing the same signatures Becker and Susse Frères, but in pink veined marble, were sold at Christie's London (19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Works of Art and Ceramics including a Property from the Palazzo of a Milanese Noble Family, March 19, 2009, lot 87, for £22,500). - All shipments within the EU are free and professionally packaged. - Each item is sold with a certificate of authenticity with legal validity. - Further details on the condition report are available upon request. - Viezzi Arte guarantees quality and professionalism at competitive prices, contact us at info@viezziarte.it or via WhatsApp at +39 3402841279. *Message addressed to non-Italian buyers: Please note that this work has not yet obtained the free export certificate from Italy from the Superintendency of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the work is not part of the Italian cultural heritage. Normally the release times of the certificates are 40 days from the date of the appointment: The new legislation in force from 2021 provides, for amounts declared less than € 13,500, shorter times at the discretion of the expert commission. All costs of this operation are included.