Eric Stepniewski French Louis XV Rococo Ormolu Malachite Figural Cherub Vase 35"

Description

Rococo style vase made of brass plated with 24 carats gold combined with malachite stone. Decorated by 2 cherubs holding a trident and garlands of vines with grapes. Designed by Eric Stepniewski

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; some verdigris / patination from age

Dimensions

19.5" x 11.5" x 34.5"h