pair of late 18th century mounted vases Blue glass, chased and gilded bronze mount in two shades of gold, the baluster-shaped body flanked by three uprights surmounted by satyr heads holding garlands of pearls and terminating in foliate caprid hooves, resting on a base surrounded by a double frieze of pearls and water leaves and a white marble counter-socle. H.25 cm (9 ¾ in.) A pair of late 18th century gilt-bronze mounted and blue glass vases *Information for buyers: The auction is exclusive of VAT. VAT at the reduced rate of 5.5% applies to the auction. This VAT is recoverable for French professionals. It is refundable for a buyer from outside the EU on presentation of proof of export from the EU or for a professional buyer with an intra-Community VAT number and a document proving delivery in the Member State. *Information to the buyers : 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.