PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE MOUNTED COVERED VASES In white marble, with chased and gilded bronze mounts, the lid surmounted by a pine-cone motif, the body flanked by satyr-decorated handles holding a garland of vine shoots; minor accidents to the two lids. H. 30.5 cm (12 in.) A pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted and white marble covered vases *Information for buyers: Lot from outside the EU: The hammer price is exclusive of VAT. VAT at the reduced rate of 5.5% applies to the hammer price. This VAT is recoverable for French professionals. It is reimbursable for a buyer from outside the EU on presentation of proof of export from the EU or for a professional bidder providing proof of an intra-Community VAT number and a document proving delivery in the Member State. *Information to the buyers : Lot from outside the EU : The hammer price and premium will be VAT excluded. 5.5% VAT will be added to the hammer price and premium. Upon request, this VAT can be refunded to the purchaser on presentation of written proof of exportation outside EU, or to the EU purchaser who will submit his intracommunity VAT number and a proof of shipment to an EU country.