Lot Essay
A nearly identical example modelled supporting a lamp was exhibited by Charpentier of Paris at the 1867 Paris Exposition Universelle (Art Journal: The Illustrated Catalogue of the Universal Exhibition, London, 1867, p. 82).
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ATTRIBUTED TO CHARPENTIER ET CIE, PARIS, CIRCA 1870
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A PAIR OF FRENCH 'GOUT-GREC' GILT AND PATINATED-BRONZE ATHENIENNES
ATTRIBUTED TO CHARPENTIER ET CIE, PARIS, CIRCA 1870
Each with a circular lappeted top supported by alternating herm figures and 'X'-frames, joined by a pierced anthemion-cast stretcher, raised on spreading fluted legs and terminating in hoof feet
39 ½ in. (100.5 cm.) high; 16 in. (40.5 cm.) diameter
ATTRIBUTED TO CHARPENTIER ET CIE, PARIS, CIRCA 1870
Each with a circular lappeted top supported by alternating herm figures and 'X'-frames, joined by a pierced anthemion-cast stretcher, raised on spreading fluted legs and terminating in hoof feet
39 ½ in. (100.5 cm.) high; 16 in. (40.5 cm.) diameter
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A nearly identical example modelled supporting a lamp was exhibited by Charpentier of Paris at the 1867 Paris Exposition Universelle (Art Journal: The Illustrated Catalogue of the Universal Exhibition, London, 1867, p. 82).