STYLE: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics

STYLE: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics

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Property from the Estate of Susan S. Dillon

A PAIR OF LOUIS XV GILT-BRONZE CHENETS, CIRCA 1745

Auction Closed

October 25, 08:20 PM GMT

Estimate

2,000 - 3,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Property from the Estate of Susan S. Dillon

A PAIR OF LOUIS XV GILT-BRONZE CHENETS, CIRCA 1745


each formed of asymmetrical scrolling leaves, shells, and cartouches surmounted by seated Watteauesque figures with small hounds looking up at them 

(of the larger) height 12 ½ in.; width 12 in.; depth 6 in.

31.7 cm; 30.5 cm; 15.2 cm


C. Douglas Dillon (1909-2003), New York, before 1968


An identical pair formerly in the Charles Clore collection (sold Christie's Monaco, 6 December 1985, lot 18) was sold Sotheby's London, 11 December 1992, lot 163. Another similar pair was sold Sotheby's London, 26 June 1987, lot 55.