Eric Stepniewski French Louis XV Sawtooth Ormolu & Crystal Swan Centerpiece Bowl

Description

Late 20th Century Eric Stepniewski French Louis XV style Ormolu & Crystal Footed Champagne Chiller / Compote / Centerpiece Bowl / Vase. Features a regal 24k gold finished body with interlaced sawtooth rim over grapevine motif, flanked by figural swan handles with outstretched wings. The crystal bowl has a swirled gadrooning pattern and rests upon a fluted Corinthian style column leading to a square plinth base with ornate applied medallions over paw feet. A breathtaking specimen that will grab attention in any setting.

Eric Stepniewski's adventure with bronze started in 1973 in Paris (France), he’s hometown, where he started to work as an antique dealer. After many years of managing his Gallery, he took over the famous galvanizing and antiques restoration company: Bettencourt.

In 1989, he’s decided to bring the company to a next level and moved to Poland, the country of his parents, to create his own collections using his favorite materials: gold, silver, malachite and lapis lazuli.

The most respected museums such as the Wilanow castle museum, the Royal Castle and the Archdiocese museum hired him to preserve their most precious pieces, allowing him to make replicas of chosen objects in exchange. In this way, and also by designing his own pieces, he collected an impressive collection.

Through the years, he became a well renowned curator. Amongst others, he's created pieces ordered by the government to the Presidential palace.

Condition

Good Vintage Condition; Gently Used

Dimensions

19.5" x 13" x 19"h