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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A PAIR OF IMPORTANT LOUIS XVI STYLE CHENETS
A deep dive into the life and work of an artist who has been overlooked for decades. Illustrated with works offered in Modern British Art on 18 June
Explore a superb array of Impressionist and Modern Art and Modern British Art, to be offered in our forthcoming 20th Century auctions from 17 to 20 June
Six women artists finally getting the recognition they deserve, featuring works offered in our Modern British & Irish Art
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A cheaper, quicker alternative to oil paint, pastel became the perfect medium for portraits of the middle class