Descriptif du lot
The 'C' couronné poinçon was a tax mark employed on any alloy containing copper between March 1745 and February 1749.
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CIRCA 1745, AFTER THE MODEL BY JUSTE-AURELE MEISSONNIER
Details
A PAIR OF LOUIS XV ORMOLU CANDLESTICKS
CIRCA 1745, AFTER THE MODEL BY JUSTE-AURELE MEISSONNIER
Of twisted shape, cast with acanthus and rockwork, on stepped circular base, stamped with the 'C' couronné poinçon, each with label inscribed 'S.146'
10 in. (25.5 cm.) high; 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) diameter
CIRCA 1745, AFTER THE MODEL BY JUSTE-AURELE MEISSONNIER
Of twisted shape, cast with acanthus and rockwork, on stepped circular base, stamped with the 'C' couronné poinçon, each with label inscribed 'S.146'
10 in. (25.5 cm.) high; 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) diameter
Provenance
with Rosenberg & Stiebel, New York.
Acquired from the above by the Blaquier-Arrieta Family.
Acquired from the above by the Blaquier-Arrieta Family.
Présenté par
Charlotte Young
Associate Director, Specialist