Lot 102
  • 102

maison mottheau & fils fl. 1890 A PAIR OF GILT BRONZE LOUIS XVI STYLE THREE LIGHT WALL APPLIQUES ADAPTED FROM A MODEL BY JEAN-LOUIS PRIEUR Paris, late 19th century

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Maison Mottheau & fils
  • gilt bronze
  • height 25 1/2 in.
  • 65 cm
the gilt bronze elements variously impressed EM, numbered and with the mark BY.

Condition

Overall in good condition. Large and impressive scale. The gilt bronze is original, but with the usual traces of wear to high reliefs. No nozzles or bobeches are lacking.
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Catalogue Note

These wall appliques are an adaptation of a well-known model by Jean-Louis Prieur.