Three representative Napoleon III ornamental bronze vases, chiselled and fire-gilt. Baluster-shaped body with twisted fluting over a curved, rising rocaille foot, surrounded by broad leaf scrolls. Decorated with vines in relief on the front. Strongly curved handle with sculptural eagle's head and curved spout with scale decoration. H. 27.5 cm. Provenance: Dissolution of an important German private collection - part II. A set of three French gilt bronze Napoleon III vases. France. 2nd half 19th century.