Lot 213
  • 213

pair of Dutch neoclassical gilt and black-painted tôle peinte chestnut urns, circa 1800

Estimate
500 - 700 USD
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Description

  • tole
  • Height 12 1/2 in. by Width 7 1/2 in. by Depth 4 1/2 in.

Condition

Both with fine craquelure to decoration. Once with circular scratches in small area to one side. Scattered old and more recent losses to decoration with the largest lost being approx. ¾ in. in diameter. Some scattered old inpainting; not extensive. Some surface dirt and rubbing. In sound condition.
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