Asta Bidspirit | Gilt bronze essence burner, France,

Gilt bronze essence burner, France, Empire period - in the form of a tripod with chiseled supports in the shape of a winged caryatid centered by a burner in the form of a lamp resting on a high base with a triangular section characterized by the Allegories of the Night as a female figure holding two lit torches. Container with perforated lid with bud socket; cylindrical base embellished with depictions of Love's chariot; circular foot, h. cm. 58