Lot 9
  • 9

A pair of bronze and gilt-bronze chenets French, circa 1840

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • each: 49.5cm. high, 43cm. wide; 1ft.7½in., 1ft.5in.
each cast with infant Hercules

Condition

The bronze with considerable surface dirt, some verde gris and surface dirt. Both figures lacking a weapon. In overall good condition.
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