Lot 559
  • 559

A pair of gilt-bronze mounted cloisonné enamelled partridges forming candlesticks, the cloisonné Chinese, 19th century, the mounts in Louis XV style, French, 19th century

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description

  • gilt bronze, enamel
  • Haut. 21.5 cm. ; larg. 13 cm. ; Height 8 1/2 in., width 5 in.
the wings as covers

Condition

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Good overall condition. The gilding is very slightly rubbed and tarnished. There are some minor wax traces. There is a chip to one black feather on one bird's back. Two claws of the other bird are missing. Very decorative objects in good condition.
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