Lot 77
  • 77

A pair of Directoire ormolu and patinated bronze canopic jars, now mounted as lamps circa 1795

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • fruitwood, bronze
  • height of object 15 in.; height with fittings 28 1/2 in.
  • 38.5 cm; 72.5 cm

Condition

On small black-painted plinths. Drilled and wired for electricity. Both lacking some ormolu acorn mounts. Patinated bronze and ormolu, particularly to head, with rubbing. Ormolu also with some oxidation and surface dirt.
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