A PAIR OF LOUIS XV/XVI ORMOLU CHENETS , THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY | Christie's

Sale 8512

Important French Furniture, Ceramics, Tapestries & Carpets

New York, Park Avenue

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30 - 31 October 1996

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A PAIR OF LOUIS XV/XVI ORMOLU CHENETS

THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY

Price realised

USD 2,300

Estimate

USD 3,000 - USD 5,000

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A PAIR OF LOUIS XV/XVI ORMOLU CHENETS
third quarter 18th century
Each in the form of a putto, one representing Learning, the other Music, on a rocaille-cast base and cast-iron leg supports; together with a set of Louis XV style ormolu fire tongs
11in. (28cm.) height of chenets (3)
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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF A LADY
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