A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE GARNITURE
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A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE GARNITURE FRAGMENTS, CONTINENTAL, 19TH CENTURY, in the Italian Neoclassical taste, reticulated trefoil and palmette finials, over petal relief discs covering a red acrylic base, over swirling fluted necks, above two urn forms, flanked by masks of Neptune, mounted by bands with acanthine rosettes and laurel leaf and berry swag, issuing serpentine scrolls with bell flower, terminating in artichoke finials, supported by perpendicular writhing dolphins on a circular seaweed encrusted base, raised on hairy lion's paw feet. Height: 19" Width: 9" Depth: 7"
Condition
Now lacking top attachments which are now masked by added parts and pieces, later gilt applied, apparent repairs, glue residues, surface scratches, wear, patina, wired for electric use at one point, but overall in good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Houston Auction Company/Simpson Galleries, LLC strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Houston Auction Company/Simpson Galleries, LLC regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Houston Auction Company/Simpson Galleries, LLC. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS.
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A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE GARNITURE
Estimate $400 - $600
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