A Napoleon III ormolu-mounted Rouge Griotte marble centerpiece urn, Barbedienne, Third quarter 19th century, marked ''F. Barbedienne'' (Ferdinand Barbedienne, 1810-1892, French), underside marked ''2311 L'', the oval gadrooned rim above a squat body with loop handles to sides issuing acanthus sprays, centered by shells, over a short spreading fluted socle on a square plinth base, est:$10,000/15,000
13'' H x 24'' W x 15'' D. Condition: General marks, nicks, scratches and rubbing commensurate with age. Mounts nicely cast, gilt and chased. Surface of marble under mounts with a whitish matte appearance. With some inherent fine cracks to marble and some scattered chipped losses. AS-IS. ALL SALES FINAL