A Louis XV gilt-bronze mounted, red and gilt lacquer and Meissen porcelain 'bougeoir de paravent', circa 1755

with European porcelain flowers and a Meissen miniature figure of Justice, mid-18^th century, crossed swords mark to rear of base

Gilt-bronze with light tarnishing. Two flower heads present but detached; several other flower heads missing. Some accretions of dirt. A light clean is recommended.
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A similar bougeoir sold Christie's Paris, 19-21 September 2011, lot 63