A Continental Neo-Grec style patinated bronze torchere, , SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY, | Christie's

Sale 1187

The House Sale

New York

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15 January 2003

Browse Sale

Lot 249 | THE PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN GENTLEMAN Read more

A Continental Neo-Grec style patinated bronze torchere,

SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY,

Price realised

USD 3,107

Estimate

USD 3,000 - USD 4,000

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A Continental Neo-Grec style patinated bronze torchere,
Second half 19th century,
Modelled as a copy of the Townley vase, after the antique, supported on an upright stand with triple pied-de-biche feet
62½in. (158.8cm.) high
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THE PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN GENTLEMAN
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