Lot 145
  • 145

Paire de cassolettes formant flambeaux en albâtre et bronze doré d'époque Louis XVI, vers 1780

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • alabaster, gilt-bronze
  • Haut. 26 cm, diam. 11,5 cm
  • Height 10 1/5 in; diam. 4 1/2 in
les trois montants ornés de feuille de vigne et terminés par un sabot, reposant sur une base circulaire ornée de lyres et munie de trois pieds en boule aplatie

Condition

The illustration of the catalog is accurate. Good overall condition despite the inevitable scratches and marks due to age and use. There are the usual minor chips to the alabaster. The gilding has been cleaned. Very nice model with exquisite details.
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