Lot Essay
An identical pair of chenets were sold, Ader-Picard Tajan, Paris, 13 June 1978, lot 28. A related pair was sold, Sotheby's New York, 3 May 1986, lot 39.
Details
A PAIR OF LOUIS XV ORMOLU CHENETS
MID-18TH CENTURY
Each cast with the figure of a Chinaman and lady respectively bearing a parasol and parakeet, reclining amidst pierced scrolling foliage-14¾in. (37cm.) high (2)
MID-18TH CENTURY
Each cast with the figure of a Chinaman and lady respectively bearing a parasol and parakeet, reclining amidst pierced scrolling foliage-14¾in. (37cm.) high (2)