Lot 150
  • 150

Flambeau à main en bronze doré d'époque Louis XV, vers 1750

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Haut. 11,5 cm, long. 18 cm
  • Height 4 1/2 in; length 7 in
le binet de forme rocaille reposant sur une base ajourée à décor de volutes et de feuillages ; (le bassin rapporté)

Condition

Gilding matches the photograph. It has been slightly cleaned-up, possibly refreshed in places. As said in the catalogue, the drip pan has been replaced. Very fine example of rocaille chasing. Attractive and rare object, typical of French "art de vivre" during the 18th century.
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Catalogue Note

Ce curieux flambeau est façonné de telle façon qu'il épouse parfaitement la main qui le tient et permet ainsi de l'utiliser au gré des déambulations de la personne qui s'en sert.