A FRENCH PORCELAIN COVERED URN, MOST LIKELY SEVRE, 20TH CENTURY the urn with two handles terminating from the heads of caryatids, the body featuring two Grecian woman in gilt, each in their own cartouche, with sprays of flowers, floral swags and flower-filled cornucopias, the cover with a conforming gilt floral swag, the finial formed as a lion, all against a deep cobalt ground, atop a square stone plinth, script sevre under stone base; height including cover: 47 cm (18 1/2 in.) CONDITION The urn appears in age-appropriate condition. Rubbing to the gilt accents, most notably to the lion's body and face. Light surface scuffs and scratches visible to the gilt detailing. Surface soiling visible along the foot rim. Overall surface dust, most notably to the cover. Inspection under UV shows overpainting visible to the top of each handle. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.