Lot Essay
The 'C' couronnée poinçon was a tax mark used on any alloy containing copper during the years 1745-1749.
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A LOUIS XV PATINATED BRONZE CHINOISERIE FIGURE OF A PILGRIM
CIRCA 1745
The bearded figure holding one hand aloft on a square plinth stamped with the 'C' couronnée poinçon, on a later carved giltwood base
10¼in. (26cm.) high, 5in. (12.5cm.) wide
CIRCA 1745
The bearded figure holding one hand aloft on a square plinth stamped with the 'C' couronnée poinçon, on a later carved giltwood base
10¼in. (26cm.) high, 5in. (12.5cm.) wide