Early 19th century red porphyry centrepiece with putti in patinated bronze

An important Egyptian red porphyry centrepiece or cup supported by three putti fishing for shells in patinated bronze. One of them is sitting on a dolphin and blowing into a conch shell. The moving bed is scattered with shells and reeds. The group rests on a circular base also in porphyry, encircled with pearls and laurel leaves in gilt bronze.
Dim: H: 26,9 in/ Diam: 16,5 cm.
Dim: H: 67,5 cm/ Diam: 42 cm.
REF:4345
PRICE: €39.000