Sale 5456
Paris
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17 - 18 October 2006
Price realised
EUR 3,840
Estimate
PAIRE D'IMPORTANTS CHENETS DE STYLE LOUIS XVI En bronze doré et patiné noir, représentant Hercule enfant faisant face au serpent, reposant sur une colonne coupée à fût cannelé décoré de frises d'entrelacs et fleurettes et frises de feuilles de chêne Hauteur: 50 cm. (19 5/8 in.), Largeur: 42 cm. (16½ in.) (2)
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