Lot 172
  • 172

Paire de flambeaux en bronze doré d'époque Louis XV, vers 1740

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

Description

  • bronze
  • Haut. 26,3 cm
  • Height 10 1/3 in

Provenance

Vente Sotheby's New York, les 24 et 25 octobre 2002, lot 1283
Ancienne collection Georges Bemberg

Condition

Illustration is slightly too orange. As expected, gilding a little rubbed and tarnished in places, with also small spots of oxidation. Fine chasing and design.
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