Laporte - Silver-plated bronze bottle-holder, Napoleon III p - Lot 123

Laporte - Silver-plated bronze bottle-holder, Napoleon III period, circa 1860-1880 Silver-plated bronze bottle / table holder, signed Laporte, France, Napoleon III period, composed of a classically-inspired nude male figure in a dynamic attitude evoking the bachique universe, resting on a pedestal adorned with fantastical animals, foliage, acanthus leaves and bunches of grapes, circular base integrating several receptacles for bottles, finely chased bronze retaining remnants of silver plating, French work from the XIXᵉ century attributable to the Laporte workshop. Details: origin France; period circa 1860-1880; material silver-plated bronze; signature "Laporte"; dimensions height 106 cm, diameter of base 56 cm; weight approx. 30 kg; condition good overall condition, wear and alterations to silver plating consistent with age and use.