Lot 1
A Pair of Louis XIV Style Carved Oak Torchères
Sale 833 - European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Lots 1-248
Feb 23, 2021 4:00AM CT
Lots 249-495
Feb 24, 2021 4:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$3,000 - $5,000

Sold for $8,125

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Pair of Louis XIV Style Carved Oak Torchères
18th/19th Century
Height 66 inches.

Provenance:
Acquired at auction in Versailles, France, 3 March 1968
Condition Report
Sturdy, usable condition overall. Each torchere with one foot repaired; one of them likely a 19th century repair, and the other a more recent repair with visible glue residue. Age cracks throughout as is typical for age, but not affecting the look or stability of the torcheres. Minor chips, scuffs and wear to edges of carved surfaces throughout. Wood surfaces have a shiny appearance suggesting later varnish or refinishing. 

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