Lot 706A: Large 800 Silver Amphora-Form Urn by Joseph Brems-Varain

Large 800 Silver Amphora-Form Urn by Joseph Brems-Varain
finely handcrafted 800-silver lidded urn of baluster amphora form, with applied laurel swags, ribboned wreath cartouches, and neoclassical handles modeled as reeded scrolls. The foot with braided border and fluted collar; rim with Greek-key engraved band, warm untouched patina throughout, bearing maker’s attribution to Joseph Brems-Varain, circa 1900, base separating from top
height 18 inches, total weight 78.7 troy ounces
Provenance: From a Park Avenue, New York Estate

Presents well, base separating from the tip but still attached

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Estimate: $2000- $4000

Auction Date: January 2, 2026