Lot 33
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A PAIR OF FRENCH ORMOLU CHENETS

19TH CENTURY

Details
A PAIR OF FRENCH ORMOLU CHENETS
19TH CENTURY
In the form of Chinoiserie figures seated on C-scroll and rocaille bases, re-gilt
14 in. (35.5 cm.) high, and slightly smaller (2)
Provenance
Acquired from André Legrand, Paris, in 1953 as Louis XV.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium

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Lot Essay

In 1756, the marchand-mercier Lazare Duvaux sold the marquise de la Ferrière Un petit d'or moulu compos de figures chinoises avec ses garnitures de pelles et pincettes 120l, and in 1758 Un feu repréentant de grand chinois avec ornemans de bronze cizel et dor d'or moulu...760l is listed amongst the works of art shipped from Paris to the comte de Woronzow, Vice Chancelier de S.M.I de Russie.

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