Cedric DuPont Antiques

Item No. 3486

A sensational and powerful French mid 19th cent. 'biscuit de Sevres' porcelain urn with its original fitted lid. The urn with a circular tapering form has moulded designs on four sides of oval medallions with richly detailed mythological scenes. On each side of the medallions are either the head of Hercules or the lions head with draping lion’s paws and draping garlands. The fitted lid has large acanthus leaves below the acorn finial. Exceptional quality and condition. From a collection designed by Mark Hampton Depth: 11" Height: 17"