Pair of Louis XVI Style Marble & Gilt Bronze Cassolettes – Early 20th Century
 
 
A refined pair of Louis XVI style cassolettes crafted in beautifully veined marble and adorned with ornate gilt bronze mounts, dating from the early 20th century.
These elegant decorative urns embody the timeless neoclassical aesthetic associated with the Louis XVI period, combining symmetry, noble materials, and richly sculpted ornamentation. The warm pink and cream-toned marble displays striking natural veining, beautifully contrasted by finely cast gilt bronze details.
Each cassolette is decorated with elaborate floral swags, laurel motifs, and richly detailed ram’s head mounts, inspired by classical French decorative arts of the late 18th century. The lids are crowned with decorative finials, adding vertical elegance and balance to the overall silhouette.
Resting on matching marble bases with bronze accents, the pair creates a luxurious and highly decorative presence, ideal for a mantelpiece, console, library, or refined classical interior.
Their sculptural quality, rich materials, and harmonious proportions make them both sophisticated decorative objects and impressive collector’s pieces.
A timeless decorative duo with strong French neoclassical elegance.
Details
Type: Pair of Decorative Cassolettes / Urns
Style: Louis XVI / Neoclassical
Period: Early 20th Century
Materials: Marble & Gilt Bronze
Decoration: Floral garlands, ram’s head mounts, laurel motifs
Color: Pink, cream and burgundy veined marble with gold-toned bronze
Dimensions (each): 22 × 53 × 15 cm
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related patina and wear