A Regency gilt bronze tazza in the manner of Alexis Decaix

A Regency gilt bronze tazza in the manner of Alexis Decaix, the beaded and leaf moulded rim above a lobed body and a stiff and acanthus leaf decorated baluster stem, the triform base with a band of lappets, on winged and rosette scrolled lion's paw feet, 40.2cm high, 25.5cm diameter.

Provenance:

By repute one of a pair that belonged to a London based architect who worked on Fortnum & Mason.

The Collection of Sir Jeremy Lever.

Alexis Decaix was a French emigre bronze and ormolu manufacturer who came to London as refugee from the French Revolution. He worked for Garrard's and produced a range of gilt bronzes between 1799 and 1804 for wealthy aristocratic clients, including George, Prince of Wales. One of his best known works is a 'krater' vase produced for Thomas Hope from designs outlined in his seminal publication 'Household Furniture and Interior Decoration. The vase now resides in the V & A Museum, m.33-1983.