The Brilliance of Porphyry Under Louis XIV

Result EUR307,200

Published on 29 November 2022, by Anne Doridou-Heim

Auction on 18 November 2022 - 13:30 (CET) - Salle 5-6 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009

Unsurprisingly, this pair of Egyptian porphyry vases was the pinnacle of a sale featuring top-quality objets d'art.

Louis XIV period. A pair of Egyptian porphyry lidded vases, h. 53 cm/20.9 in, diam.... The Brilliance of Porphyry Under Louis XIV

Louis XIV period. A pair of Egyptian porphyry lidded vases, h. 53 cm/20.9 in, diam. 36 cm/14.2 in.
Result: €307,200

With their magnificent material, magnificent carving and traceable provenance ( as reported in La Gazette no. 40 ), these vases had an array of charms they deployed to the hilt, finally fetching €307,200. Since ancient times, Egyptian porphyry was synonymous with a highly prestigious stone. Its crimson shade evoked power, and it was keenly…

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DRAWINGS and PAINTINGS- FURNITURE and FINE ARTS

Friday 18 November 2022 - 13:30 (CET) - Live

Salle 5-6 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009 Paris

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