Lot 224
  • 224

Paire de flambeaux en bronze doré d'époque Louis XV

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • giltbronze
  • Haut. 27 cm
  • Height 10 2/3 in
richement ciselé et orné de motifs rocailles, le socle orné de quatre réserves chiffrées et armoriées

Provenance

Ancienne collection Fournès, vente à Paris, le 27 juin 1935, lot 70

Literature

"Le Goût d'un expert", in Connaissance des Arts, mai 1969, n°207

Condition

Illustration is too shiny. Gilding is slightly rubbed and tarnished: would benefit from a slight cleaning. Beautiful cast and chasing.
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