Lot 174
  • 174

Paire de chenets en acier poli et bronze doré d'époque Louis XVI

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description

  • bronze steel
  • Haut. 32 cm, larg. 38 cm, prof. 50,5 cm
  • Height 12 2/3 in; width 15 in; depth 19 3/4 in
sommés aux deux extrémités de pommes de pin, réunis par une frise d'entrelacs ajourée ; avec leurs fers

Condition

The illustration is slightly too white : in reality, the gilding is more yellow. As visible on the image, the steel is rusty, but the gilding is in good condition overall, except a few wear and stains. Very nice model.
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