Lot 183
  • 183

A LOUIS XV STYLE ORMOLU, CHINESE LACQUER AND BLANC-DE-CHINE PORCELAIN ENCRIER the gilt bronze 19th century, the lacquer 18th century

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

Description

  • porcelain, bronze, fruitwood
  • height 7 1/4 in.; length 21 1/4 in.
  • 18.5 cm; 54 cm

Condition

Lacquer panel with cracks and small losses; now with thin clear varnish. Ormolu with minor oxidation and surface dirt. One flowering urn finial detached but present. In otherwise good condition.
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