A Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Chenets
Sale 1017 - European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Lots 1-238
Apr 20, 2022
10:00AM CT
Lots 239-434
Apr 21, 2022
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$600 -
$800
Sold for $625
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Chenets
Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century
Height 16 x length 15 1/2 inches.
Condition Report
In overall fair, stable condition. Each with scattered debris to surface and evidence of retouch to gilt with gold paint throughout. The black background behind decorative mounts on one example has been painted gold, areas where the underlying black color is visible. Apparently lacking a small portion of bronze decoration to the reverse of each. See attached images for further reference.
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