A PAIR OF LOUIS XV ORMOLU CHENETS in the form of Vulcan holding a hammer and pliers, and Venus holding two doves, on boldly scrolled rockwork encrusted bases

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A PAIR OF LOUIS XV ORMOLU CHENETS in the form of Vulcan holding a hammer and pliers, and Venus holding two doves, on boldly scrolled rockwork encrusted bases
18in. (46cm.) high; (2)

Provenance

Anonymous sale in these Rooms, 4 December 1980, lot 15

Lot Essay

Another pair of chenets of this model was sold in these Rooms, 22 June 1989, lot 30. In the Livre Journal of Lazare Duvaux for December 1755 under no. 2287, sold to Monsieur de Presle, is recorded Un gros feu d'or moulu représentant Vénus et Vulcain

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