Sale 2435
New York
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14 - 15 April 2011
Price realised
USD 18,750
Estimate
A FRENCH ORMOLU AND ONYX GUERIDON LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY The circular onyx top with foliate-cast rim, supported by triple putto monopodiae with hairy paw feet, joined by a central boss and festooned urn 36¾ in. (93.3 cm.) high, 28¾ in. (73 cm.) diameter
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